Online Training for Design and Digital Media Careers
Bachelor’s, Associate, and Certificate Programs
Priority Deadline: November 4
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About Our Programs
A Proud Tradition of Serving U.S. Servicemembers, Veterans, and Their Families
Do you aspire to career in a dynamic design or digital media field?
At Sessions College, you can earn a degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Digital Media, and more—and complete your program on your own schedule, fully online. And few online colleges can match our ability to offer our flexible, rigorous design and digital media training with our experience in serving the U.S. military student community.
Our dedicated approach to U.S. servicemembers, veterans, and their families, helps eligible students access a range of educational funding opportunities, including GI Bill®, Tuition Assistance (TA), MyCAA, Federal Student Aid, and scholarships. (GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).)
Priority Deadline. Enroll by November 4 to waive application fee.
Program Length: Certificate to Bachelor's
Tuition: $300 per credit
Next Start:
January 6, 2025
Priority Deadline:
November 4
“The programs at Sessions College are designed to prepare artists, designers, and digital media pros to enter or advance their careers and pursue their own creative paths. Our goal is to help you gain relevant skills and generate the compelling body of work that matches your career interests.”
Andrew Shalat
Department Head of Graphic Design, Sessions College
Program Curriculum
Choose from an exciting range of degree level programs in Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Digital Media, and more. Below are our Graphic Design programs.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Graphic Design provides a foundation in graphic design. Students gain an understanding of the fundamentals of color, typography, and composition and how to apply them using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Students apply current production methods and techniques to exciting projects that include poster design, magazine layout, identity design, and packaging design.
- Intensive 24-credit program completed in 2 semesters.
- Gain in-demand software and design skills.
- Earn a stackable credential to advance your career.
- Financial aid for students who qualify.
The Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Graphic Design program offers a rigorous two-year degree for students seeking to enter careers in graphic design or digital media. Designed for high school graduates and adult learners, the program offers a powerful foundation in visual design and a working knowledge of contemporary design practices and media.
- Rigorous 72-credit program completed in 2 years or less.
- Provides a thorough foundation with a focus on building a portfolio.
- Includes Graphic Design Capstone and Portfolio Review.
- Financial aid, credit transfer, and creative scholarships for students who qualify.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design program prepares creative individuals for careers in communication design. Equipped with a strong foundation in design, graduates gain the skills and attributes for a global audience and tomorrow’s challenges: resourceful, adaptive critical thinkers who are prepared to excel in a professional environment, and whose work is based on effective research, creative problem-solving, and design methodology.
- Comprehensive 120-credit program, completed in 3.3 years or less.
- Builds from a design foundation to individualized projects.
- Real world applications include work experience.
- Financial aid, credit transfer, and creative scholarships for students who qualify.
Program Outcomes
Students in each program can expect to develop core competencies for their chosen major.
Video
Shoot and edit engaging videos utilizing skillful production, camera, audio, and non-linear editing techniques.
Technology
Create images, animations, and movies by effectively and efficiently using creative software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects, Premiere, and other industry technologies.
Animation
Prepare and present short animations employing basic animation techniques.
Art/Design Principles
Demonstrate the ability to produce visually compelling work by applying knowledge of color, pattern, detail, and composition.
Storytelling
Conceptualize, compose, and deliver images, animations, and movies demonstrating an effective use of visual communication and storytelling.
Portfolio
Apply creative problem solving and constructive feedback to conceive, produce, and present an impactful body of work that showcases your skills to employers and potential clients.
Digital Media Associate Degree Program Outcomes
A Better Way to Learn
- Fully Online and Asynchronous. Our programs are fully online and asynchronous, allowing you to fit learning into your life. We provide weekly deadlines to keep you on track, but there are no mandatory login times and our learning platform is available 24 hours a day.
- Project-Based Learning. Our curriculum is designed to be highly interactive and project-based from the ground up to improve learning outcomes and keep you engaged.
- Feedback from Creative Pros. Our program is taught by industry experts who provide 1:1 feedback on all of your work.
About Sessions College
Sessions College has been inspiring creative professionals for 25 years.
 Accredited since 2001, we have a unique and proven approach to online education.
Accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission since 2001
Recognized as top design school by GDUSA
Winner of four USDLA awards for distance education
Truly Accessible and Affordable Education
Our simple, convenient online admissions process sets you up for success in your program.
Our truly affordable tuition is:
$7,200 per academic year (24 credits) – $3,600 per semester*.
Significantly more affordable than other online design or digital media colleges.
So affordable that 100% of tuition costs may be covered for eligible students.* Find out today if you qualify.
* Federal student aid and military education benefits available for eligible students.
What Military Community Students Gained from Our Programs
This was a fantastic alternative to traditional school. I feel like the instructors made it easy for me to learn with written and video instructions. I’m looking forward to applying my knowledge that I have now in video production.
Before I started at Sessions, I felt unsure of where to even start with building a portfolio. What kind of graphic design work is most sought after these days? Posters? Online ads? Book covers? These are all questions that have been answered during my time in this program. I feel much more confident in continuing to pursue graphic design as my career.
My experience at Sessions College for Professional Design has been full of new learning experiences in digital photography including Lightroom and Photoshop. The professors are top-notch professionals in their field and outstanding educators. The lessons they have developed for the program and their outstanding feedback have helped me develop new skills as a photographer.
Featured Student Work
Student work on this page by: Emma Price, Zachari Haselow, Lori Wyre
Advance your career with our 100% online design and digital media programs today!
Sessions College
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Tempe, AZ 85281
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