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What is graphic design?

Graphic Design is the art of presenting information to the public or to a specific group and the study of visual communications. Visual elements such as animation, illustration, photography, symbols, and type are designed or arranged using various materials and techniques.

Materials may range from traditional ink, paper, and printing presses to video and the internet using the latest computer software and hardware.

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Westwood College

Qualifications: Associate, Bachelor
Programs: Associate Degree - Graphic Design and Multimedia, Associate Degree - Graphic Design, Bachelor Degree - Graphic Design: Major in Visual Communications
Locations: Upland, Chicago, Arlington, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Denver, Torrance, Calumet City, Annandale, Woodridge, Atlanta

Online

Art Institute Online

Qualifications: Bachelor, Associate
Programs: Graphic Design, Web Design and Interactive Media, Game Art & Design
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American Career Institute

Qualifications: Certificate
Programs: Graphic Design, Digital Multimedia Design, Graphic and Web Design
Locations: Columbia, Cambridge, Framingham, Braintree, Springfield, Woburn, Silver Spring, Baltimore

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Keiser University Campus

Qualifications: Associate
Programs: Design and Multimedia, AS, Video Game Design, AS,
Locations: Hollywood, Lakeland, Port Saint Lucie, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Tallahassee, Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale

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Carrington College California

Qualifications: Associate, Certificate
Programs: AS in Graphic Design, Certificate in Graphic Design,
Locations: Emeryville, San Jose

Latest Graphic Design Articles & News

Designers to submit artwork to wine label contest
Graphic designers and artists are now able to enter the annual Artist Series Wine Label Design contest for The Capital Grille, and can submit their creations until October 7, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Graphic designers fighting against new design opportunity at Huffington Post
The Huffington Post has recently issued a contest, asking graphic designers to create a new logo. However, the winning individual will not be paid for their design - they will only be recognized by name, rather than compensation, according to AdWeek.

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