Multimedia Graphic Design (MGD) and Photography (PHO) Degrees and Certificates
The MGD & Photography Department uses state-of-the-art equipment and has four classroom instructional labs with 16 - 24 workstations in each classroom. The MGD/ PHO Student Computer Lab allows you to work outside the classroom with the same applications that are used in the classrooms. The computers in MGD PHO are the fastest available. Currently, the labs are equipped with Intel based Macintosh computers that may be boot in Macintosh OSX or Windows 7. Peripheral devices are available for video capture, color and black and white printing and scanning. We have Wacom graphics tablets, video cameras and lighting and DSLRs available for check out from the department or the school library.
The MGD department has darkroom facilities for use of students in the photography program. We provide chemistry and equipment for traditional black and white film processing and printing.
Transfer Seamlessly to Complete Your Bachelor's at Metro State or Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
RRCC has two articulation agreements that allow you to continue on to complete your B.A. degrees at either Metro State College (Denver) or Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. See catalog link below for course requirements.
The following degrees and certificates are offered through the Multimedia Graphic Design & Photography Program.
Degree - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) with emphasis in:
- Graphic Design & Print Production
- Video Production
- Web Design & Development
- Professional Photography: Traditional Film
- Professional Photography: Digital Photography
- Professional Photography: Traditional Film & Digital Photography
- Digital Media Journalism (pending approval) (NEW!)
- Interactive Training & Simulation (pending approval)
*Not listed in catalog link below. Click here for requirements.
Degree - Associate of General Studies (AGS) with emphasis in:
- Graphic Design & Print Production
- Video Production
Certificates with emphasis in:
- Graphic Design & Print Production
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Advanced Web Design
- Professional Photography: Traditional Film
- Professional Photography: Digital Photography
- Professional Photography: Traditional Film &
Digital Photography - Digital Media Journalism (pending approval) (NEW!)
- Interactive Training & Simulation (pending approval)
Please click here to view Multimedia Graphic Design degrees and certificates.
Click here for advising course scheduling guides for MGD and PHO:
- AAS in Video Production
- AAS in Digital Media Journalism
- AAS in Graphic Design
- AAS Professional Photography Digital & Film
- AAS Professional Photography Digital
- AAS Professional Photography Traditional
Gainful Employment Information
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Hours & Contact Info
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MGD Location
The Multimedia Graphic Design department is located at the Lakewood campus on the lower level of the west end.