MATC Graphic Design
Design Your Future in Milwaukee
Build an industry-ready portfolio, master professional Adobe tools, and launch your creative career in two years at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
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Why Choose MATC Graphic Design?
Whether you’re starting fresh, transferring, or leveling up your existing skillset, our Creative Arts, Design & Media (CREATE) Pathway provides direct, practical training without the burden of four-year student debt.
01. Real-World Portfolio Focus
Graduate with a complete, industry-reviewed portfolio featuring real client work, brand identities, packaging design, and responsive UI/UX prototypes.
02. Modern Studio Labs & Equipment
Train in Downtown Milwaukee Mac labs equipped with high-end print production, large-format plotters, and professional digital drawing tablets.
03. Taught by Working Professionals
Learn directly from experienced designers, art directors, and creative strategists who are actively connected to the local Milwaukee agency scene.
04. Flexible Educational Pathways
Choose between our full 2-Year Associate Degree (AAS), specialized technical certificates, or non-degree Professional Tune-Up courses for quick skill updates.
Explore the 4-Semester Path
From Foundations to Career Execution
Our structured two-year program builds your skills sequentially—taking you from vector graphics and visual layout principles to client workshops and capstone portfolio night.
Semester 1: Foundations
Master vector graphics, digital image manipulation, typography fundamentals, and visual composition.
Semester 2: Applied Design
Transition into Page Layout, Motion Graphic Design, Advertising Design and Packaging.
Semester 3: Specialization
Dive deep into Exhibit design, Design History, integrated marketing campaigns, and user research.
Semester 4: Portfolio
Collaborate with real Milwaukee clients, complete your senior portfolio, Master design for social media and the web and build your personal brand.
Student Work Showcase
A glimpse into the creative work emerging from our Downtown Milwaukee studios across print, digital, packaging, and brand design.
Professional Tune-Up Courses (Non-Degree)
Upgrade Your Design Toolkit Without a Full Degree.
Already working in the field or looking to add a specific skill to your resume? MATC offers flexible, targeted tune-up courses designed to keep you competitive in a rapidly changing industry.
Adobe Creative Cloud Essentials: Deep dives into Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign.
Pre-Press & Print Production: Learn bleeds, color management, and screen printing basics.
Web Essentials: Tune up your digital skills with web and motion graphics courses.
