Wake Tech resumes normal operations on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Campuses reopen at 8 a.m., and most classes are held as scheduled.
Building H on Scott Northern Wake Campus is without power and will remain closed until power is restored. Students with classes in Building H should check with their instructors for more information.
In the Graphic Design program, you learn to communicate client ideas and information through powerful visual storytelling.
Using industry-standard design tools, you develop the skills to create visuals that inspire, inform, promote and connect with target audiences – preparing you for a digital design career.
The program covers topics such as:
Design fundamentals
Typography
Web coding
UX design
Social media and digital marketing
Print production
Video editing
Students learn to develop design solutions and prepare files for print and digital delivery. Examples of deliverables include business collateral, marketing materials, advertisements and brochure-style websites.
Wake County
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*Estimated job growth over 10 years.
Students who complete the AAS degree will be qualified in various interrelated fields:
Design or marketing departments of companies or organizations
Marketing, design and content creation companies
Print shops
Digital marketing companies
Social media marketing companies
There also may be opportunities for graduates to seek part-time work or contract work as freelance designers.
Graphic Design graduates can transfer to Montreat College, Elizabeth City State University or Queens University in Charlotte to complete a bachelor's degree.
Every Graphic Design AAS Degree graduate takes with them a professional portfolio of work. Developing a high-quality professional portfolio, similar to this example, is essential to being successful in finding employment as a graphic designer.
"Graphic design is my passion, and Wake Tech helped me discover that."
