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Digital Design Graphics Technology

Associate of Science



Program Details

This is a comprehensive four-semester program that enables a student to be employable as an entry level design drafter and three-dimensional (3D) artist with the versatility to work in a wide range of drafting and 3D graphic fields. The Digital Design Graphics Technology program is also an Autodesk Premier Training Center (ATC) which ensures that students are always taught on the most current releases of the various Autodesk software programs used in their coursework. No prerequisites are required, although students are advised to complete TECH 92, 107; MACH 100; PHYS 110, 111, in the first year of the program. ENGL 120 should be completed during the second year.

Additional Requirements
Additional Information Link: http://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/digital-design-graphics-technology/digital-design-graphics-technology-as/
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Digital Design Graphics Technology Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027.

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Architectural & Civil Drafters

    Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 48,680
    • High salary: 110,180
    • Average salary: 73720
    Stable Job Growth $ 73,720 Average Salary $48,680 $110,180

  • Architectural & Civil Drafters

    Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Declining
    • Low salary: 46,500
    • High salary: 107,600
    • Average salary: 68510
    Declining Job Growth $ 68,510 Average Salary $46,500 $107,600

  • Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 47,040
    • High salary: 194,530
    • Average salary: 80190
    Stable Job Growth $ 80,190 Average Salary $47,040 $194,530

All Careers in Digital Design Graphics Technology (25)

Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
English Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Craft ArtistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Fabric & Apparel PatternmakersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Mechanical DraftersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Model Makers, Metal & PlasticBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Architectural & Civil DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Electronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Mechanical DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Mechanical Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Architectural & Civil DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Commercial & Industrial DesignersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Electrical & Electronics DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Layout Workers, Metal & PlasticAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Mechanical Engineering Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Art DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Desktop PublishersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & IllustratorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Special Effects Artists & AnimatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Web & Digital Interface DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Effectively apply current technology.
  2. Create physical and digital media.
  3. Effectively work in a team environment.
  4. Perform industry specific skills.