Graphic Design - Mission College

Graphic Design from Mission College is a Campus Associate Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. This award winning Graphic Design and Multimedia program is designed to provide the training for entry level design positions in corporate design and marketing communication departments or advertising agencies, and design offices specializing in corporate identity work, Web design , multimedia design, packaging or tradeshow exhibit design . The course work of the Graphic Design and Multimedia department at Mission College combines traditional art and computer generated design techniques with a strong emphasis on creative, visual problem solving skills. The program includes portfolio and professional career preparation courses that deal with specific business issues relevant for designers, illustrators and fine artists alike. The department also offers courses in web page design and animation. The students of the program have won 65 graphic design awards in design competitions at the state, national and international levels. The faculty of Mission College, with decades of industry experience, is committed to provide the most current design information available from a contemporary international perspective. Student learning outcomes: The student will develop an understanding of the principles of visual communication, and will apply effective and appropriate creative problem solving skills to both printed and interactive design work using up to date technology and software products. The student will develop a portfolio (electronic or traditional) representing the skills acquired in the program. Career options: Salaries vary widely in this occupation. Experience, talent, education, and the size and location of the firm are all factors influencing the salaries. Surveys indicate that annual salaries range from $20,000 to well over $50,000. According to figures published by the California Projections of Employment by the Labor Market Information Division the projected growth (1990-2005) is 41%. Jr. Graphic Designer Web Designer Graphic Designer Illustrator Jr. Art Director View more details on Mission College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.