A combination of fine art skills, technical knowledge, and theory in both art and design history provide a foundation to create effective visual communications pieces produced for the print industry. Key components to design include manipulating graphics, styling text, and arranging visual elements.

your future as you get a start on your professional portfolio while completing an internship in anywhere from a small design studio to a large corporation. Practitioner faculty bring invaluable industry knowledge to the classroom, and there are numerous opportunities for fine art enrichment through workshops and lectures lead by guest artists, as well as open studio hours.

Please view the Graphic Arts course list for details on the curriculum.

coordinate text and image that demonstrate two-dimensional visual solutions
apply the principles of design to text, imagery, and layouts
learn and  utilize industry-based software
analyze and organize information to design complex multi-page documents and effective visual communications
create digital documents that demonstrate knowledge of industry standards to facilitate prepress, printing, binding, and finishing services

Marketing Manager| Marketing Assistant
Design Technician | Fine Arts Dealer 
Art Director | Ad Director | Art Assistant 
Graphic Designer | Production Artist 
Production Manager | Freelance Designer Typesetter
Layout  Designer | Prepress Artist  Technical Assistant