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.
Schools Offering Training Programs in Graphic Design
The Art Institutes
Qualifications:
Associate, Bachelor
Programs:
Graphic Design (AS), Graphic Design (AAS), Graphic Design (BS)
Locations:
Phoenix, Santa Monica, San Diego, North Hollywood, San Bernardino, Sunnyvale, Santa Ana, San Francisco, Henderson, Sacramento
Full Sail University - Online
Qualifications:
Bachelor, Master
Programs:
Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science (Online), Game Design, Bachelor of Science (Online), Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
Locations:
DeVry University
Qualifications:
Associate, Bachelor
Programs:
Associate - Web Graphic Design, Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development,
Locations:
San Jose, Anaheim, Irvine, Daly City, Long Beach, Alhambra, Colton, Sherman Oaks, Elk Grove, San Diego, Fresno, Palmdale, Bakersfield, Pomona, Chicago, Oakland, Fremont
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California College San Diego
Qualifications:
Bachelor, Associate
Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Arts (Online), Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Arts (Online), Bachelor of Science in Graphic Arts with Information Design Emphasis (Online)
Locations:
San Marcos, National City, San Diego
Carrington College California
Qualifications:
Certificate, Associate
Programs:
Certificate in Graphic Design, AS in Graphic Design,
Locations:
San Jose, Emeryville
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.
