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Degrees and Programs in Graphic Design
American InterContinental University
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to learn more about all graphic design degrees and programs.
University of Phoenix
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Ready to earn your degree? University of Phoenix makes higher education accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, University of Phoenix can help you reach your goal--and sooner than you think.
to learn more about all graphic design degrees and programs.
Strayer University
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Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening and weekend classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.
to learn more about all graphic design degrees and programs.
Brooks Institute - Santa Barbara
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Brooks Institute is a world leader in visual arts education. Brooks' two campuses are located in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California.
to learn more about this Visual Communication Program.
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| ARTICLE: Graphic Design In-Depth |
As a graphic designer, you can quickly become a salesperson's best friend. By creating a graphic design label or logo through digital media, you utilize your creative expertise in providing companies with the visual tools that help them sell their product. Digital design creates communication with the consumer through eye-catching and though-provoking advertising. In addition to being creative and adept with graphic design software programs, you will be called upon to create print collateral for a client's sales and marketing needs. Print collateral includes:
- Creative sales brochures
- Visual aids used in presentations
- Web content
- Posters and signs
Growing Industry
Because of the marketing success that digital media has enjoyed in promoting businesses and products, graphic design is growing and generating incredible interest as an industry. While no academic program can guarantee future salary prospects, this is excellent news for entry-level or staff-level graphic designers, who are reported to make an annual salary of $40,000, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. With high competition for these jobs, it is important to gain as much experience and education in digital media and layout design as possible. Attending a campus-based academic program in digital media means taking classes in computer systems and software development. These classes will provide you with a wide range of graphic design and digital media knowledge.
Sources:
U.S. Department of Labor Designers
"Marketing Collateral": Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
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