Build a solid foundation in design concepts and practices, and develop informed responses to issues surrounding visual communication. Upon completion of this program, students may obtain entry-level positions in the design profession, such as junior designer, designer’s assistant and production artist.
College Catalog
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Program Contact
Dr. Tiffany Ruocco
Associate Professor of Graphic Design & Digital Media
(856) 222-9311, ext. 1230
truocco@rcbc.edu
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
• Discuss and apply principles of visual composition, typography, symbolic representation,
and history of the design process.
• Demonstrate effective collaborative work habits and problem-solving skills in the design
process.
• Use industry tools and technologies to produce original creations for print and digitally-
based distribution.
• Organize a professional portfolio and demonstrate strategies to pursue employment and
transfer opportunities.
The GDD Program Advisory Board seeks to maintain an open relationship with industry
professionals to guide curriculum development, course content and learning outcomes,
internship opportunities and guidance in all areas of the design industry. Our Advisory Board
members include professionals from package design, brand identity design, UX/UI design,
typographic design, prepress design, product design as well as instructors at the secondary and
post-secondary levels. Some of our members are former graduates from the GDD program who
have been working in the industry for the past decade. Our Advisory Board provides us with
valuable feedback which allows us to better train the designers of tomorrow.