Río Hondo is a great place to learn the skills of Graphic Design.

Rio Hondo Graphic Design Logo/QRGraphic Design Program Overview

Graphic Design courses at Río Hondo go beyond software training. Design issues, aesthetics, critical concepts and problem-solving are integrated into every aspect of our classes.

Courses are taught by art and design educators with strong academic and professional experience in art and design. We teach our students the skills needed to transfer to a four-year degree program or to enter the professional workplace.

Research, conceptualization, presentation, and portfolio preparation are essential tools needed for students and professionals in the 21st-century workplace.

Degrees and Certificates

Learn more about studying Graphic Design at Río.

Courses Offered

See all of the courses currently at Río in Graphic Design

Faculty

Index of our faculty members in Graphic Design

Employment

Learn more about the employment opportunities as a Graphic Designer.

Online Class Requirements

Students will need to have:

  • PC or a Mac laptop or desktop computer (either will work, but Chromebooks, Tablets, or Phones will not)
  • Internet connection

Río Hondo will provide students:

  • Student subscription to the Adobe CC Suite of software, or, you can purchase your own for 19.99 per month. (It’s a great deal at less than .70 cents per day!) Visit the Adobe page to start your subscription.

Other Helpful Links

Questions?

Email us at [email protected]

We look forward to having you in class!

Declare as a Graphic Design Major
Sign-up for the RIO GDSN Club

Download Our Graphic Design Flyers

Spring 2025 graphic design program
Graphic Design program information
GDSN 110 History of Graphic Design online class flyer.
Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement flyer.

Graphic Design badging flyerRío Graphic Design Badges

To receive your badge(s):

Send an email indicating which badges you qualify for.
Include the following:

  • For the GDSN Major and/or The GDSN Outstanding Student badges
  • An optimized PDF copy of your unofficial or official transcript that shows your declared major is graphic design and/or shows that you have received a 3.0 or above for all classes.

For any GDSN Certificate of Achievement (CoA)and/or either the GDSN AS or AA Degrees:

  • An optimized PDF copy of your Certificate and/or OR an email from a counselor or Admissions &
  • Records stating that you have not yet received your CoA and/or Degree but have submitted paperwork and will be receiving it.

Remember, if you are short a class for a CoA and/or a Degree, we may be able to work with you. 

Please submit all required paperwork by the end of the second to last week of the term.