Are you artistic and creative? A visual problem-solver who sees opportunity in every challenge? Interested in merging high-tech computer skills with your artistic vision? Consider Digital Art and Design to train for an exciting and lucrative career.
Our multidisciplinary approach integrates a traditional art curriculum with Digital Art and Design in small classes with accessible instructors.
Digital Art and Design at a Glance
2 months-1 year to complete1
$2,673-$2,970 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
- Richland3
2 years to complete1
$5,940 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
- Richland3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Workforce Certificates
- Desktop Publishing Occupational Skills Award (CE) $4,800 6 months
- Digital Art and Graphic Design, Advanced $891 4 months
- Digital Art and Graphic Design, Basic $594 2 months
- Photography $294 2 months
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Credit Certificates
- Animation Certificate $2,970 1 year
- Digital Interface Design Certificate $2,970 1 year
- Digital Photography/Video Certificate $2,673 8 months
- Extended Reality (XR) Certificate $2,970 1 year
- UX/UI Design Certificate $2,970 1 year
- Visual Design Certificate $2,673 8 months
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Associate Degrees
- Digital Art and Design A.A.S. $5,940 2 years
- Experience Design/User Interface (UX/UI) A.A.S. $5,940 2 years
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
A combination of computer skills and creative talent can lead to job opportunities with a wide range of employers. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Art Directors
$28/hr
Median Salary
232
Job Openings
+17%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Coordination
- Complex Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Writing
- Persuasion
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$28/hr
Median Salary
96
Job Openings
+22%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Time Management
Web and Digital Interface Designers
$41/hr
Median Salary
328
Job Openings
+20%
Projected Outlook
Web Developers
$43/hr
Median Salary
217
Job Openings
+23%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Programming
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Operations Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Speaking
- Writing
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
“I really enjoyed the program because I was able to do a lot of my classes self-paced at school in the labs and at home. The program is a great experience, and if you stick with it, it can change your life.” Read Miguel Ardito's story.
School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design by the Numbers
Dallas College offers many different avenues for students interested in starting a career in creative arts, entertainment or design. If you want to show off your creativity, this could be a career path for you.
Find Out More About Digital Art and Design
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School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design
- 972-860-8912
- PathwaySuccess@DallasCollege.edu
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.