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UDC Operating Remotely Through Wednesday, Jan. 28

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form
For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911. 

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Graphic Design - Associate of Arts

Program Overview

Associate of Arts in Graphic Design

Advance your education and pursue a creative career with an Associate of Arts in Graphic Design degree from the University of the District of Columbia! With access to quality learning opportunities and intimate class sizes, you'll receive hands-on experience along with the tools needed to seek a successful career as a graphic design professional. 

Our courses can set you up for success in an in-demand and exciting profession and can also prepare you to go on to a four-year degree at UDC. Many of our students have received national recognition while working toward their degrees, winning prizes at the NBA HBCU Art Competition, the BET HBCU Soul Train Art Competition and the Target Corporation Art Competition among others.

Your Graphic Design degree is the first step to professional opportunities in a variety of design disciplines. You might choose a rewarding career in art direction, web design, publication design, illustration, animation and many other communication design disciplines!

The Graphic Design program at UDC is a two-year degree path offering various courses in concept development, visual organization, visual art technology, design application, design history and design theory. Once you have completed the program, passed the portfolio review, and maintained a B average in all major courses, you'll be eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Fine Arts concentration in Graphic Design program at UDC.

Our hands-on courses are taught in art studios and graphics labs, providing modern technology and covering the major areas of the field, such as illustration, logo design, web design and animation. You will also develop skills in:

  • Conceptual thinking
  • Drawing and color theory
  • Art and design history
  • Photography
  • Essential computer programs

At UDC, we believe that every artist's creativity is just as important as the tools and techniques provided. In the UDC Art program, your imagination merges with aesthetics and technology to produce expressive and cutting-edge design.

Program Outcomes

Admission Requirements and How to Apply

To qualify for admission to the community college at UDC, you must first take the Accuplacer test. This is a requirement for all entering students. Want to learn about the requirements needed to qualify for admission into the community college at UDC? Select the applicant type (first-time, returning, etc.) that most applies to you and review the requirements.

Start your application today!

Admission Requirements Learn How to Apply

Contact Us

Reach out to us today to learn more about the Graphic Design program at UDC!

Professor Rukman Niyangoda

University of the District of Columbia Community College
Lamond-Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017
rniyangoda@udc.edu

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