Graphic Design
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The document discusses the graphic design program at Colby Community College. It provides information on career opportunities for graphic designers in Kansas. The graphic design program is designed to transfer to a four-year degree and teaches students to design layouts and visual concepts using software. Employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 7% between 2012 and 2022 with an average annual income of $44,150. Colby Community College is ranked in the top 10 community colleges in the US and offers hands-on learning opportunities for graphic design students.
Graphic Design
- 2. ? Rebel Jay The mission of Colby Community College is engaging others in learning and service opportunities to positively affect their world. Contact Information ? Phone: 785-460-5459 ? Email: rebel.jay@colbycc.edu An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it – Bill Bernbach
- 3. ? The Graphic Design program is designed for the art student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution and major in graphic design. ? Awarded Associate of Arts Degree
- 4. When Looking for a job around Kansas, it is easy to think there are none in your field of Study. Currently there are many places offering Jobs to Graphic Designers around Kansas. This may be due to the fact that everyone is starting to look online for more information and for jobs, than in a newspaper or phone books. It seems everything now a days is done through a computer or via electronic communication. This encourages advertising companies to put more effort into their product designs than before.
- 5. Number Course Name Hr Orientation SO100 Student Success Seminar 1 General Education Component Written/Oral Communication 9 hours EN176 English Composition I 3 EN177 English Composition II 3 Oral Communication-Gen. Ed. 3 Natural Science and Math 7 hours MA178 College Algebra 3 Natural Science - Gen. Ed. 4 Social/Behavioral Science 6 hours Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed. 3 Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed. 3
- 6. Required Electives AR176 Art History I 3 Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed. 3 Physical Education - Lifestyle or Skill 1 AR177 Additional Arts Degree Courses Art History II Arts/Humanities Gen. Ed. Social/ Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. 9 AR102 Two-Dimensional (2-D) Design 3 AR103 Drawing I 3 AR125 Computer Graphics I 3 AR202 Three-Dimensional (3-D) Design 3 AR203 Drawing II 3 AR225 Computer Graphics II 3 Graphic Art Electives 3 Suggested Electives
- 7. ? Graphic Design majors learn to design looks and layouts using computers and imagery. ? Combines art and technology to communicate ideas with images ? Develop layouts used for books, CD jackets, magazines, and websites covers. ? Creating visual Concepts using computer software. ? Designing Community Projects as Needed
- 8. ? Average Income is $44,150 Annually ? Bachelors Degree Required ? There were reported to be around 260,000 jobs available in 2012 ? Employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 7% from 2012 to 2022 0% 5% 10% 15% Total, All… Graphic… Arts,… Graphic Designers Graphic Designers 7% 7% 11%
- 9. ? Ranked #10 in Community Colleges In The United States ? Low Student to Teacher Ratio 15:1 ? Hands on Learning ? 40 years of Full Accreditation ? 25 Clubs and Organizations ? 22 Academic All-American since 2005
- 10. ? Varsity Athletics ? Non-Varsity Activities ? Spirit Squad ? Rodeo ? Equestrian ? Livestock Judging ? Band ? Choir ? Men ? Track Cross Country ? Half Marathon ? Basketball ? Golf ? Wrestling ? Baseball ? Women ? Track ? Cross Country ? Half Marathon ? Basketball ? Golf ? Volleyball Softball
- 12. ? Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm (visited February 10, 2014). ? http://www.colbycc.edu/academics/associate-of-arts/graphic- design/index ? http://www.colbycc.edu/