How many artists or designers learned their craft by reading books? None. Artists and designers usually develop their skills through a diploma or degree program - school, or other postsecondary training in graphic art, design or visual communications. These graphic art schools and colleges offering programs in the design, media arts, film, fashion, graphic arts, visual communications and other creative fields. Request complimentary no-obligation information in the mail or request to speak with an advisor. |
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| Alabama | Herzing College- Birmingham, AL Degree and diploma programs include computer aided design and drafting, and web site design. ITT Technical Institute - Birmingham A variety of programs to pick from in our School of Drafting and Design. |
| Arkansas | ITT Technical Institute - Little Rock, AR Our School of Drafting and Design offers a variety of programs. |
| Arizona | Collins College - Phoenix, AZ Degree programs include: Associate in Media Arts, Associates in Visual Communications, Bachelors in Animation, Bachelors in Game Design, Bachelors in Graphic Design, Bachelors in Interior Design, Bachelors in Media Arts and Bachelors in Visual Communications. High-Tech Institute - Phoenix Offers Graphic Art and Animation, and CAD / Drafting Technology programs. ITT Technical Institute - Tempe, Tucson The Art Institute of Phoenix - Phoenix Offers a wide variety of design and media arts programs, including: Digital Media Production, Game Art Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Multimedia & Web Design, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics and Fashion Marketing & Advertising. |
| California | ABCO Technology - Los Angeles, CA Design for the Web by learning Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Director and Adobe Go Live. Academy of Art College - San Francisco Academy of Art College in San Francisco is the largest private art school in the nation, offering AA, BFA, and MFA degrees in ten areas of art and design. Students can choose from an array of options including Animation, Fashion Designr and Motorcycle Design, Comic Book Illustration, Motion Pictures and Television, Toy Design, and more. The Art Institute of California - Hollywood Coleman University - San Diego, San Marcos Since 1963, Coleman University, located in San Diego, CA, has been helping students like you train for successful careers in the information technology (IT) field. As a Coleman student, you’ll be immersed in technology from the very first day of class. And you’ll get the hands-on training you need take the next step forward in your technology career. Find out more today. Ex'pression College for Digital Arts - Emeryville If a cool career in sound arts, 3D animation, visual effects, broadcast design, or motion graphics is what you’re looking for, our accelerated degree programs can help make it happen. Foundation College - San Diego Gates College - Redondo Beach This 29-week Diploma program is designed to prepare students with the specialized knowledge and general business skills necessary to enter the Graphic Design field. You will receive training in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and QuarkXPress. LA College International - Los Angeles Offers an Associate of Arts in Graphic Design degree program. ITT Technical Institute - Anaheim, Hayward, Lathrop, Oxnard, Rancho Cordova, San Bernardino, San Diego, Sylmar, Torrance, West Covina Mt. Sierra College - Monrovia Offers Bachelor degree programs in Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts and Design, and Visual Effects and Digital Video. Platt College - Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Ontario The program in Graphic Design covers Design and Color Theory, Publishing, Digital Imaging and Media. The Multimedia curriculum covers Interface Design, Digital Video Motion Graphics, 3D Modeling & Animation and Web Design. The Art Institute of California - Orange County Associates (AS) and Bachelor's degree (BS) programs in Game Art and Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Media Arts and Animation, Interactive Media Design and Industrial Design. The Art Institute of California - San Diego Offers the Associate of Science in Graphic Design, and the Bachelor of Science degree in: Advertising, Graphic Design, Multimedia & Web Design, Residential Interior Decor, Game Art & Design, or Media Arts & Animation. Western Career College - Antioch, Citrus Heights, Emeryville, Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, San Leandro, San Jose, Stockton Program offerings vary by campus, but Western offers both a Certificate and a Associate degree program in Design Drafting or Graphic Design. Westwood College - Anaheim, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Upland Westwood offers associate and bachelor degree programs in animation, interior design, visual communications, web design and multimedia, and computer-aided design. Programs vary by campus. |
| Colorado | CollegeAmerica - Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins Offers the Associates of Science in Graphic Arts. ITT Technical Institute - Thornton Westwood College - Denver North, Denver South Westwood offers associate and bachelor degree programs in animation, interior design, visual communications, web design and multimedia, and computer-aided design. |
| Connecticut | Gibbs College - Norwalk, CT The Visual Communications Program is an 18-month day and 21-month evening degree program. The Visual Communications Certificate Program is an intensive twelve-month program that provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skill in fine art, multimedia, illustration and graphic design. |
| Florida | American InterContinental University - Ft. Lauderdale AIU's bachelor's degree in Visual Communications is designed to educate and to develop artistic and imaginative students for careers in the fields of commercial art and design. ATI Career Training Center - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami ATI is committed to providing professional art and design training in high demand areas upon which students can build life-long careers. ATI graduates have found tremendous post-education success due to the learning environment at ATI: specialized, hands-on, focused and short-term art and design programs. College of Business & Technology - Miami Digital Media Arts College - Boca Raton Offers accelerated degrees in Animation or Graphic Design. Florida Career College - Hialeah, Miami, Pembroke Pines, West Palm Beach Offers the Diploma in Web Site Designer. Learn the skills to design and publish web sites for business. Courses cover topics such as web design software, web languages, graphics, and animation. Everest University - Brandon, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Melbourne, N. Orlando, Pinnelas, S. Orlando, Tampa Advance in your career or build a brand new one with training or a degree from Everest University. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, programs at Everest University are focused on meeting your career needs. Choose from convenient campus locations across Florida and earn your Diploma, Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. A wide range of programs are offered, including business, design, healthcare, legal studies, technology, and visual communications. Florida Technical College - Auburndale, DeLand, Orlando Southern Career Callege - Jacksonville Herzing College - Lakeland, Orlando High-Tech Institute - Orlando ITT Technical Institute - Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Tampa Keiser University - Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach Some campuses offer a Computer Graphics and Design program. Keiser University - Ft. Lauderdale Southwest Florida College - Ft. Myers, Tampa Since 1974, Southwest Florida College has been helping students start the careers they want. With campuses in Tampa and Fort Myers, we offer state-of-the-art facilities, expert instructors and excellent job placement programs. Click here to learn more about our programs in Business, Technology, Medicine, Design and Law. |
| Georgia | American InterContinental University - Dunwoody, Buckhead The Associate of Arts Degree in Visual Communication is designed to educate and develop artistic and imaginative students for careers in the field of commercial art and design. Students learn the principles, practical applications, and methodologies used in creating competent and creative design solutions blending traditional and high-technology tools. Bauder College - Atlanta High-Tech Institute - Marietta Offers Graphic Design and Animation. ITT Technical Institute - Duluth, Kennesaw Westwood College - Atlanta Associate and Bachelor degree programs in CAD, Interior Design, Graphic Design & Multimedia, Animation and Web Design. |
| Idaho | ITT Technical Institute - Boise Visit our School of Drafting and Design for more information. |
| Illinois | Banner Institute - Chicago Get your training at The Banner Institute in a short amount of time. The Banner Institute, located in Chicago, Illinois provides hands-on, intensive training to help students develop the technical skills they need for a successful career. Programs focus on Network Security, Graphic Design, Computer Technician and Medical Administration. International Academy of Design and Technology - Chicago, Schaumburg Offers a wide variety of Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in fashion and design. ITT Technical Institute - Burr Ridge, Matteson, Mount Prospect Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais The Center for Professional Development at The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg The Digital Graphic Design certificate program will introduce fundamental design principles needed for effective communication through visual elements. Other Center for Professional Development programs include Multimedia, Web Site Design, 3D Animation Principles and Techniques, and Digital Photography. The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg Offers programs in Digital Media Production, Fashion Marketing & Management, Game Art & Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Multimedia & Web Design, Visual Communications and Advertising. Westwood College - Calumet City, Schiller Park, Woodridge Westwood offers associate and bachelor degree programs in animation, interior design, visual communications, web design and multimedia, and computer-aided design. Programs vary by campus. |
| Indiana | International Business College - Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, IN Offers Graphic Design diploma and degree programs. |
| Iowa | Ashford University - Clinton Students will combine their Computer Graphic Design concentration with organizational skill development in communications, group behavior, decision making, human resource management and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree. |
| Kentucky | ITT Technical Institute - Louisville, KY Louisville Technical Institute - Louisville Offers programs in Computer Aided Design Drafting (Architectural or Mechanical), Computer Graphic Design, and Interior Design. |
| Louisiana | ITT Technical Institute - St. Rose, LA |
| Massachusetts | Clark University Computer Career Institute - Braintree, Framingham, Woburn, MA The Visual Communications Series include Digital Graphic Design, Digital Multimedia & Web Design, Digital Video & Animation Design, and Digital 3-D Design. The Center of Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University - Waltham The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University is the leader in providing hands-onreer-track programs in today's hottest digital arts fields. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, you'll benefit from CDIA's programs in 3D Animation, Photography, Filmmaking, or Graphics & Web Design. |
| Michigan | International Academy of Art & Design - Detroit, MI Offers design certificate programs in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Visual Communications. |
| Minnesota | Art Institutes International - Minneapolis, MN The Art Institutes International Minnesota prepares students for careers in the visual and practical arts. The faculty and staff are committed to the students and to providing quality, outcome-oriented education. Brown College - Minneapolis/St. Paul Brown College offers the Visual Communications Associate Degree with specialization in Animation, Multimedia or Graphic Design. Duluth Business University - Duluth Herzing College - Minneapolis ITT Technical Institute - Eden Prairie Minneapolis Business College - Roseville Join our 12-month diploma program in Graphic Design. Our experienced admissions representatives are always happy to answer any questions you might have. Minnesota School of Business and Globe College - Brooklyn Center, Oakdale, Plymouth, Richfield Offers a diploma or an Associate degree in Multimedia / Computer Graphics. |
| Missouri | Hickey College - St. Louis, MO Missouri College - St. Louis The Visual Communications associate degree program provides hands-on, personal training utilizing industry-current technologies and software. You'll learn by doing as you create your own professional portfolio to showcase your talents and to show to potential employers in the advertising, design, web design and graphic arts industries. |
| Nebraska | ITT Technical Institute - Omaha, NE Midland Lutheran College - Fremont Midland is a four-year, liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Vatterott College - Omaha/Deerfield Vatterott College offers a career-focused education that emphasizes hands-on training from expert instructors. Set your course for a new, better career and life in art or design! |
| Nevada | International Academy of Design & Technology - Henderson, NV Associate of Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in Interior Design, Fashion Design and Visual Communications. ITT Technical Institute - Henderson Degree programs from the School of Drafting and Design. |
| New Hampshire | Hesser College - Manchester, Concord, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, NH Offers day and evening Associate of Science degree programs in Graphic Design and Interior Design. McIntosh College - Dover The Graphic Design curriculum at McIntosh College can provide students with the intellectual and practical abilities necessary to attain worthwhile computer skills that will enable them to find productive and rewarding careers as professional graphic designers. |
| New Jersey | Gibbs College - Livingston, NJ The Visual Communications Program is an 18-month day and 21-month evening degree program. The Visual Communications Certificate Program is an intensive twelve-month program that provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skill in fine art, multimedia, illustration and graphic design. Sanford-Brown Institute - Iselin Graduates of the Visual Communication program will be prepared for entry-level positions at design studios; advertising, marketing or public relations agencies; corporate art departments, printing companies, movie and television studios, newspapers, magazine publishers, as well as be prepared for a position as a freelance designer. ProTrain, Inc. - Oakhurst Anthem Institute - Cherry Hill, Jersey City, North Brunswick, Parsippany The Cittone Institute - Edisonramus, Mt. Laurel One of the things that makes Web Design such an exciting field is that you don't have to be an artist in the traditional sense. Whether you're looking to enter the in-demand field of computers, start an online graphic design business, or want to add graphics to your own site, a Graphic Web Design program is the most important first step you can make. |
| New Mexico | ITT Technical Institute - Albuquerque |
| New York | Briarcliffe College - Bethpage, Patchogue New and dynamic advancements in the field of graphic design, photographic imaging, and computer applications have led to the creation of exciting career opportunities in the wide field of visual communications. Briarcliff offers the Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design. Sanford-Brown Institute - Melville Offers the Associate Degree in Applied Science in Graphic Design, the Associate Degree in Applied Science in Digital Arts and Animation, and a Certificate in Visual Communications, a 12-month evening program. Sanford-Brown Institute - New York City Offers associate degree programs in Visual Communications, Digital Media Communications, and Fashion Design and Merchandising. NetCom Information Technology - Manhattan, Long Island City NetCom Information Technology's certified instructors, using vendor-authorized curriculum, deliver flexible and customizable training courses to fit your needs. Anthem Institute - New York City The College of Westchester - White Plains Wood Tobé-Coburn School - New York City Offers an Associate program in Multimedia Development and Management, and a Certificate in Multimedia Technology. |
| North Carolina | King's College - Charlotte, NC Our program will teach you the theory and practical applications you'll need to become part of the graphic design industry. You'll discover how to take your ideas and turn them into compelling images and products. Join our 12-month diploma program or our 16-month degree program. School of Communications Arts - Raleigh Programs offered include Digital Art & Animation, Digital Audio Production & Design, Digital Filmmaking and Digital Media. |
| Ohio | Berks Technical Institute - Pottsville, Wyomissing, OH Bradford School - Columbus, OH Offers a 12-month diploma program in Graphic Design. Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology - Dayton
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| Oregon | ITT Technical Institute - Portland |
| Pennsylvania | Academy of Medical Arts & Business - Harrisburg Our campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. It features an on-site child care center and playground, spacious high-tech classrooms, modern labs, an Internet-accessible activity center and cafe. Berks Technical Institute - Pottsville, Wyomissing Offers diploma and associate degree programs in Graphic Design and Drafting Technology. Bradford School - Pittsburgh Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts - York Because employers today put great emphasis on communication literacy, we also feature courses in writing, public speaking, psychology, history and marketing. CHI Institute - Broomall, Southampton International Academy of Design and Technology - Pittsburgh Offers the Visual Communications Associate Degree that begins with basic skills and gradually builds to more advanced techniques including animation and multimedia. Students develop traditional and computer skills utilizing the equipment and software currently used in the field. Lansdale School of Business - North Wales Lehigh Valley College - Allentown Offers the Graphic Design Diploma Program (Evening) and the Visual Communications, Associate in Specialized Technology programs prepare you for entry-level positions as production artists, layout artists, illustrators, electronic or freelance graphic designers. Pittsburgh Technical Institute - Pittsburgh Offers career programs in Computer Aided Drafting, Graphic Design, and Multimedia Technologies. Schuylkill Institute of Business & Technology - Pottsville Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Career services assistance is provided to all our graduates. Anthem Institute - Springfield The Cittone Institute - Plymouth Meeting, Philadelphia The Cittone Institute offers the Graphic Web Design program. Kaplan Career Institute - Harrisburg Offers programs in Computer Aided Design and Digital Design. |
| Rhode Island | Gibbs College - Cranston Offers certificate programs in Interactive Media and Web Design, and Visual Communications. New England Institute of Technology - Warwick |
| South Carolina | ITT Technical Institute - Greenville, SC |
| Tennessee | High-Tech Institute - Nashville, TN Offers Graphic Design and Animation programs. International Academy of Design & Technology - Nashville IADT - Nashville is a school designed with your artistic success in mind. At IADT, you can earn your degree in as little as two years and get on with your life. ITT Technical Institute - Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville |
| Texas | American InterContinental University - Houston, TX AIU's Bachelor in Visual Communications is designed to help develop your artistic and imaginative skills, helping prepare you for a rewarding career in the fields of commercial art and design. ATI Career Training Center - Dallas, Hurst Vet Tech Institute - Houston Westwood College - Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston Westwood offers associate and bachelor degree programs in animation, interior design, visual communications, web design and multimedia, and computer-aided design. Programs vary by campus. |
| Utah | Eagle Gate College - Layton, Murray, Salt Lake City, UT In 18 months or less, you can be working in an entirely different field. Well-trained job applicants are always in demand - take advantage of a job market that s in need of qualified professionals in graphic design. Provo College - Provo Stevens-Henager College - Murray, Olem, Logan, Ogden, Provo, Salt Lake City Offers Associate degree programs in Graphic Design. Utah Career College - Salt Lake City Offers a diploma and an Associate degree program in Multimedia / Computer Graphics. |
| Virginia |
Sanford-Brown College - Vienna The Visual Communications Associate Degree Program is an 18-month day and 21-month evening degree program, which has the goal to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an entry-level position as a production artist, layout artist, illustrator, or electronic/graphic designer. Stratford University - Falls Church, Woodbridge Stratford University's Digital Design & Animation program will teach you to design web pages, CDs, videos and more. |
| Washington | International Academy of Design and Technology - Seattle Offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Visual Communications. |
| Wisconsin | ITT Technical Institute - Greenbay, Greenfield,WI Madison Media Institute - Madison Madison Media Institute s programs include the Associate degree in Digital Art and Animation, the Associate degree in Recording and Music Technology and the Diploma program in Video Production. |
| Wyoming | CollegeAmerica - Cheyenne, WY |