The Graphic Design program at BTI will provide students with history of the graphic design industry and training in today's design trends. The Graphic Design program will provide the student with the technical knowledge and creative skills necessary for the wide variety of careers available in graphic design. This program will teach solid design principles on high end equipment and software, and teach the skills valued by employers in desktop publishing, graphic design, commercial art and printing. [ more info ]

Brown Mackie College

Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design

The Graphic Design program prepares graduates for entry-level design positions in mass communication-related fields. The program focuses on the development of conceptual thinking and artistic element arrangement to communicate a visual message for corporate identity, product packaging, advertising layout, and related projects.

Students acquire a solid foundation in the areas of: Drawing and design skills Use of color and typography to visually communicate Application of industry related computer programs and equipment Creative problem solving techniques Entry-level Employment Opportunities Assistant Designer Assistant Art Director Graphic Designer Production Artist Production Coordinator. [ more info ]

Minnesota School of Business

Associates in Interactive Media and Graphic Design

The A.A.S. in Interactive Media and Graphic Design is a two-year program. Students complete 69 core credits that focus directly on skills training for advertising design and production, graphic design, print and Web page production, and project planning. Those core requirements are identical to requirements for the college's Interactive Media and Graphic Design Diploma. [ more info ]

Art Institute Online

Associates in Graphic Design

So you're interested in Graphic Design and have a passion for art? Come and learn the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging and production using scanners, digital cameras and computer-based hardware and software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator) and all the other essential skills to begin a career in the design field.

Creative Careers
At graduation, you will have an individualized portfolio to showcase the practical and technical skills you have acquired and you'll be prepared for entry-level career opportunities with corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, entertainment and advertising.[ more info ]

Westwood College

Associates in Graphic Design and Multimedia

Westwood's Graphic Design and Multimedia Program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the graphic design and multimedia industry. As in most graphic art schools, students will learn to create effective designs which communicate visually in both print and multimedia environments.

Graphic Design and Multimedia Program
Not all graphic design schools are the same. Many students will learn that merely attending technical schools for multimedia might not be enough to succeed if they don't have the right aptitudes or interests. Many successful graphic design and multimedia professionals who graduate from graphic design colleges have characteristics such as:

Visually-oriented
Comfortable with technology and computers
A creative, conceptual thinker
Detail-oriented
Comfortable in a team environment
Multi-tasker
Motivated by achievement
Able to use deductive reasoning to assess problems and create solutions
Enjoy working at a computer a large portion of the day
Interested in all aspects of visual communications, from advertising to package design

If any of these characteristics fit you, start your career at a graphic design college now. Request free information to find out today how Westwood College can help you train for a graphic design and multimedia career to take advantage of the variety of exciting job opportunities available in this industry. [ more info ]

International Academy Of Design & Technology

Associate of Science in Graphic Design

For students just embarking on a creative career path, the International Academy of Design and Technology's Associate of Science in Graphic Design is structured to provide a real-world understanding of the roles and responsibilities of today's graphic designers in the modern workplace.

By studying the fundamentals of computer graphics, advertising and design, students can learn how to work with clients to help them communicate ideas visually. They will also be instructed how to generate creative ideas for packaging, imaging and design as they become comfortable with graphics programs like PhotoShop and Illustrator.

By learning the basic theories of advertising, layout, type, color and illustration, graduates of the A.S. degree program in Graphic Design can prepare themselves to become: