Graphic Design

Info on schools and colleges offering online and/or campus-based graphic design degree programs.

Multimedia Training

With the right multimedia training, you could be well on your way to a successful career as a multimedia artist, animator, computer graphics professional, digital artist, or special effects specialists. Multimedia training is available through certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs at more than 300 National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) accredited programs across the U.S. Multimedia training is also on the menu at many 2-year and 4-year universities, at technical schools, and specialty schools.

Graphic Design Colleges

A graphic design degree can help pave the way to a successful career as a graphic artist, computer artist, animator, graphic designer or art director. Graphic design colleges offer certificates, associate degrees and bachelor degrees in graphic design, multimedia art, and fine art with a graphic design focus, to name a few. A certificate is the minimum requirement for an entry level graphic design position. Because graphic design is a specialized field that requires both technical and creative skills, most employers prefer an associate or bachelor’s degree plus experience.

Computer Graphics School

There are more than 300 traditional schools offering accredited programs in art and design. Most of these schools offer degrees in computer graphics, graphic design, or graphic art. Although many computer graphics students choose to complete their program at an art and design school, many traditional colleges offer computer graphics programs as well. Traditional schools also offer computer science degree programs with a concentration in computer graphics.

Online Computer Graphics Degrees: Curriculum & Program Info

Computer graphics graduates can look forward to faster than average employment growth in the graphic design industry, a wide variety of employment options, and higher than average earnings growth potential.

For the 2008-2018 decade, aspiring computer graphics professionals will compete for approximately 37,000 job openings. Job openings are expected to be highest in computer systems design and related services; specialized design services; advertising, public relations, and related services; newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers; and printing and related services.

Online Graphic Design Degrees: Curriculum & Program Info

Graphic designers create everything from eye-catching packaging and displays to logos and other marketing materials for clients. Graphic designers use computer software, electronic video equipment, and negative and print developing equipment to achieve decorative and artistic effects for clients.

To perform their jobs, graphic designers must obtain specific design, technical, and creative skills through an accredited degree program.

Graphic Art Schools

Graphic arts schools provide you with the creative tools you'll need for a successful career as a graphic artist or graphic technician. You will learn how to design artwork and graphics for business purposes, as well as make exciting contacts for your upcoming career, and will emerge with a portfolio to kick-start that career. For more information, click on the links below.