Graphic Design Technology

The Graphic Design Technology Program provides a foundation in combining visual concepts with technology to communicate ideas through print and web applications.

Program curriculum involves creative thinking and problem solving projects using traditional design skills and the latest in digital technology. Students will develop a comprehensive print and online portfolio of work in page layout, branding, typography, advertising, illustration, photography, photo manipulation, animation, and web design.

Academic Curriculum Map

Graphic Design Technology AAS Graphic Design Technology Certificate Course Descriptions

Contact Information

Melissa Kipp

Melissa Kipp

Professor of Graphic Design Technology

melissak@labette.edu
620-820-1126
Office Hours

About the GDT Program

DESIGN THEORY

Students will gain a solid foundation of design principles and creative thinking in order to solve graphic design problems.

TRADITIONAL SKILLS

Students will learn the design process using traditional drawing and sketching through digital production.

NEW TECHNOLOGY

Curriculum includes immersion in industry software and technology including the latest techniques in web design.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Students will learn about types of cameras, composition, exposure, studio lighting, and photo editing techniques.

COMPUTER LAB

Our courses include hands-on lab hours using industry standard equipment and Adobe CC software.

PORTFOLIO & CAREER PREP

Students will develop a portfolio of quality work used for gaining employment or for transfer to a four-year university.

Graphic Design Club

Throughout the year the Graphic Design Club holds seminars, workshops, and hosts guest speakers which would benefit students majoring in graphic design. By joining the GDC, students have the opportunity to:

Network with individuals in the graphic design industry
Provide community service through on campus activities
Gain real world design project experience
Melissa Kipp

Faculty

Melissa Kipp is an award winning educator & designer with an A.A.S. & B.S.T. degrees in Graphic Design and Photography from Labette Community College and Pittsburg State University, in addition to an M.A. in Communication with an emphasis in Photojournalism. She has worked as a prepress technician, typesetter, web designer and developer, and freelance designer and photographer. Melissa has been teaching at Labette Community College since 2008 and also serves as the LCC Webmaster.

Melissa was named the 2016-2017 and the 2020-2021 Distinguished Faculty Award recipient. This award was developed to allow the college to publicly recognize and reward an instructor who has performed in an exemplary manner.