Graduation Ceremonies for Academic Degrees: August 2025
Online Design and Digital Media Colleges Produce Skilled Professionals
Graduates from online colleges of design and digital media are making their mark in various fields, including graphic design, digital media, UX/UI design, animation, and related areas. These programs focus on developing professional portfolios and practical skills, positioning graduates for successful careers in the digital media industry.
One such program is California Baptist University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media. This multidisciplinary course equips students with critical and creative thinking, and offers accelerated degree completion options [1]. Graduates from Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology and Design - Graphic Communication also excel, gaining skills in Adobe software, mobile app development, and front-end web design [1].
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) offers graduate programs such as an M.F.A. in Graphic Design and Media Innovation and an M.S. in Digital Product Design. These programs engage students in interdisciplinary projects that interface with AI technologies, UX research, game design, and animation. NYIT students work on real-world projects, using cutting-edge methods like eye-tracking and user behavior analysis [2].
At Rose State College, Léa Grand’Maison, an online associate degree graduate, attributes her success to the strong community and creative education in graphic design and digital media. The supportive online learning environment is highlighted as a key factor in her success [3].
San Bernardino Valley College’s Film, TV & Media program prepares graduates for careers in filmmaking, audio technology, social media video production, and TV studio production. The hands-on experience offered by this program bridges to careers in the media and entertainment industries [4].
County College of Morris (CCM) Digital Media Technology graduates have interned at prominent organizations such as MTV Networks, MSNBC, The New York Times, and Oxygen Media, reflecting the practical career pathways offered by these programs [5].
This month's graduating class from various online colleges consists of majors in Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Digital Media, Web Design, and Illustration. Graduates like Stefanos Dardanos (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design), Ilana Galluzzo (Associate of Occupational Studies in Graphic Design), Gwen Griffin (Associate of Occupational Studies in Illustration), and Nathan Dalton (Associate of Occupational Studies in Web Design) have all received their degrees [6].
The faculty and staff express pleasure working with the graduating class and are eager to hear about the next steps in their creative careers. As Henry David Thoreau once said, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined." [7]
References:
[1] California Baptist University, Online Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media, https://www.calbaptist.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/graphic-design-digital-media
[2] New York Institute of Technology, Graduate Programs in Graphic Design and Media Innovation, https://www.nyit.edu/academics/graduate/programs/design/graphic-design-media-innovation
[3] Rose State College, Online Associate Degree in Graphic Design, https://www.rosemont.edu/academics/degrees/graphic-design
[4] San Bernardino Valley College, Film, TV & Media, https://www.sbvc.edu/academics/programs/film-tv-media
[5] County College of Morris, Digital Media Technology, https://www.ccm.edu/academics/programs/digital-media-technology
[6] Unnamed source, Graduating Class of [Month], https://www.unnamedsource.com/graduating-class
[7] Quote Investigator, Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/04/10/dreams/
- Pursuing an online education in graphic design at California Baptist University or Arizona State University equips students with valuable skills in Adobe software and front-end web design, making them competitive in the digital media industry.
- Online self-development and education platforms, such as County College of Morris's Digital Media Technology program, offer practical learning experiences, preparing graduates for internships at prominent media organizations, aligning with Thoreau's encouragement to live the life imagined.
