Program Overview
Apply your creative energy to the Penn Foster College Graphic Design Program. You’ll learn everything from graphic design and production with Adobe® Illustrator® to portfolio development to help you find work in the design field. Software is included with your program. There is no classroom needed—learn it all at home.
Earn Your Accredited Associate Degree
Penn Foster will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need:
- Format, design, production, and color theory
- Creating text and illustrations using Adobe® Illustrator®
- Streaming technology, multimedia development, and animation
- Electronic publishing and corporate design
As a Graphic Design student with Penn Foster, you can learn at your own pace, gaining new skills in a flexible, convenient way. Earn your degree online and at home, or wherever you choose. You can even transfer your credits from another school.
How It Works

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Here’s what you can expect when you enroll:
- Books, study guides, and learning aids
- Adobe® Illustrator® software package
- Expert instructional support
- Access to student services by phone, message board, and email
- Chat with students and faculty, find study partners, and join tutoring sessions on the Community
- Additional resources like our online library and career guidance from Career Cruising
- Graduate debt free with interest-free, low monthly payments
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm