Businesses, nonprofits and creators all need people who can tell stories visually. This degree prepares you for careers in graphic design, video production, web design and social media content, with a portfolio that shows what you can do.
What you’ll learn
- Graphic design, typography and layout
- Photography and video production and editing
- Web design and user experience basics
- Motion graphics and animation
- Branding, client communication and portfolio development
Why Palmetto Ridge
Our Mac labs, photo studio and video production suite are in the Hollis Arts Center, with industry-standard software available to every student. In the Hawks Creative Agency, a student-run design studio, you’ll produce real work for local businesses and campus departments, including Hawks athletics broadcasts. Professor Jasmine and Professor Owen bring years of agency and broadcast experience into the classroom. Hybrid scheduling lets you take some courses through RidgeLearn. You’ll finish with a portfolio review by working designers and producers from across the Lowcountry.
Careers & next steps
- Graphic Designer
- Video Producer and Editor
- Social Media Content Creator
- Web Designer
- Marketing Designer
- Motion Graphics Artist
Ready to start?
Applying is free. An advisor will help you map every class from day one to graduation.