Computer graphic design schools focus on strengthening a student’s artistic side and communication skills while at the same time equipping them with the technical skills needed by professional graphic designers. Through these schools, students will be able to adjust to new technologies that might prove impactful to their work.
Students at the undergraduate level may choose a specialization whether it’s print media, animation or any other available track.
Computer graphic designers create websites, signs advertisements, posters, videos and books among other products. One can enroll in a bachelor’s program, associate of applied science degree program or certificate course.
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Arizona State University
The U.S. News and World Report have recognized the Arizona State University as the leading university in the United States when it comes to innovation in 2016.
This university offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Graphic Information Technology. This program is available in an accelerated format and is designed for students who already have an associate’s degree. It allows them to transfer up to 60 hours of credit towards the program, with students from any regionally accredited community college in Arizona being allowed to transfer an additional 15 hours of credit.
This program will equip students with the skills that they will require for careers in the graphic industry such as: web design, graphic design, art, art directing, user interface design, print, publishing, digital design and more. The management aspect of the program will allow students to hold supervisory roles in the above fields.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
The graphic design program at Fairleigh Dickinson University focuses on strengthening the designer in all key aspects of design such as art, writing, publishing, and entrepreneurship so that students sharpen their creativity, and are backed by a strong business background.
Three concentrations are available with this program. The concentration in Print Design places a strong emphasis on techniques of production from conception to creation. The Web Design concentration integrates design into technical skill, with a focus on Word Press, responsive design, and mobile design. With the illustration concentration students are encouraged to design their personal style and develop their imagination.
Course highlights for these programs include Web Design, Creative Imagery with Photoshop, e-commerce design, Logo and Package Design, Email Blast Design and Implementation, Prelude to Publishing, Mobile App Design, and many other such courses.
Accreditation for this private university comes from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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California San Diego College
The California San Diego College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Its school of Graphic Design offers the following degree programs at the undergraduate level: A Bachelor of Science in Graphic Arts, a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Arts with an emphasis in Information Design, and a Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development. One can also opt for an Associate’s degree in Graphic Arts.
These programs are designed to allow students to refine their skills and put the foundational knowledge they gained in graphic design towards building a successful career in the field.
The programs follow a flexible and convenient format and can also be delivered online so that even the busiest individuals can find time to advance their education.
Students will study topics in Marketing, Graphic Design, Web applications and Entrepreneurship and will be well suited for careers in web design, web development, information design and more.
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Dakota State University
The Bachelor of Science degree problem in Digital Arts and Design that is offered at this university will prepare graduates for exciting careers in animation, graphic design, multimedia, web design, and videography. Skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and creativity will be focused on, in addition to the technical skills that will be required for such careers.
The program features specializations in Film and Cinematic Arts, Computer Graphics, Audio Production as well as in Production Animation.
The program curriculum includes courses such as Web-based interactivity, Introduction to Animation, 2-d Design on Computers, and Contemporary Rhetoric as part of the core curriculum. The curriculum also requires the student to take an internship and perform research for 3 credits each.
Dakota State University has been regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Southern New Hampshire University
This private university receives its regional accreditation from the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
With the Graphic Design and Media Arts major that is available at this university, all aspiring graphic designers will receive what they need to make their passion a career. Students will have their career options expanded, since this program is carefully designed for students to, at the same time, take courses in business, marketing, psychology, advertising, business, and more.
Graduates of this program will know how to create professional websites, advertisements, TV commercials, brochures and more.
The curriculum for this course features courses such as Digital Photography, Introduction to Digital Imaging, Advanced Digital Graphic Design for Web, Basic Design and Color Theory and more.
The program also offers numerous networking opportunities for all graphic design majors through their national conferences.
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Sanford Brown University
The IADT School of Design at Sanford-Brown University offers comprehensive graphic design, either through its online or on-campus degree programs.
Some of the programs that it offers in graphic design are as follows: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Associate of Science in Graphic Design, Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communications: Graphic Design, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications: Graphic Design among others.
Each program is designed to suit specific needs so that there is something for everyone. Everything in graphic design will be covered, from digital imaging to basic drawing, prepress skills and design fundamentals.
Soft skills such as collaboration, teamwork, and creativity will also be taught alongside the technical skills and knowledge required for today’s graphic design industry.
The programs are delivered by experienced professionals in the field who will positively challenge the students to find clever solutions to many graphic design problems.
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Royal Mountain College of Art and Design
The Royal Mountain College of Art and Design offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design that will teach students to create work that is not just appealing to the eyes, but that also greatly impacts the lives of people.
The curriculum for this program features the following core courses: 3D packaging, Experience Design, Design systems, Typographic Design, Vector Illustration, Storytelling and more.
This specialized curriculum will allow students to consider a variety of design solutions and pick the best and most impactful solutions for use in their design.
Other highlights of this program include software design, research techniques, user interface, storytelling, and typography. Students will also work with real-world clients.
The Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Lewis University
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has accredited Lewis University.
This university offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Graphic Design that will equip students with the skills they will require for careers in graphic design.
The coursework for this program is designed to encourage students to combine their visual strategy with their creative skills, for the most effective visual communication. Students will explore courses such as Advanced Design, Typography, Intermediate Computer Graphic Design, Advanced Computer Graphic Design, 3-D Modeling and Web Design – just to mention a few.
Other soft skills that will also be improved include critical thinking, team work, and problem solving.
Upon graduation, students will be well equipped to pursue professional opportunities in graphic design or even to further their education. Due to the digital revolution, fine artists have a high employment rate, and numerous opportunities abound for graduates of this program.
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Rochester Institute of Technology
The Rochester Institute of Technology offers a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design.
This unique program was uniquely created to help designers broaden their fields of expertise to include 3D digital graphics, print media, motion graphics, human-computer interaction design, and other such areas.
Students will be able to make advancements in user-centric design and innovative research.
With the skills learnt through this program, graduates will become professional designers with the ability to impact the way people, environments and products interact. The program approaches design through the multimedia elements of motion graphics, 3D modeling and motion, experience design, web and mobile, as well as print media.
The total number of credits one must earn to complete this degree is 60.
The Rochester Institute of Technology has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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