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Educational Programs in Graphic Communications
There are more than 200 programs in graphic communications fields at colleges, universities, and technical schools across the country. The list below, organized by state, will help you select the program that's right for you.

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Alabama

Calhoun Community College Decatur, AL
Program Focus	Computer Graphics This two-year program teaches the practical application of artistic skills to projects encountered in business and industry through courses in graphic design, computer graphics, and multimedia production.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Graphic Design AAS, Computer Graphics/Electronic Imaging
For further information, visit the Computer Graphics web page (www.calhoun.edu/FineArts/ComputerGraphics/index.html).

Alaska

University of Alaska, Anchorage Anchorage, AK
Program Focus	Graphic Design This concentration within the four-year fine arts program focuses on design principles and techniques, including computer graphics.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Art
For further information, visit the Art Department web (http://art.uaa.alaska.edu/index.html).

Arizona

Arizona State University East Mesa, AZ
Program Focus	Graphic Information Technology This four-year program covers a wide range of graphic communications technologies, including web site development, multimedia production, print production, 3D design, and animation. Students learn the basic principles of design and composition, as well as the technical skills necessary to implement their ideas. They also gain knowledge in data management, quality control, and management of the major graphic reproduction processes.
Degrees Offered	BS, Graphic Information Technology BAS, Digital Media Management BAS, Technical Graphics BAS, Digital Publishing MS, Graphic Technology Management
For further information, visit the Graphic Information Technology web site (www.east.asu.edu/ctas/imt/GIT/).

Collins College: A School of Design and Technology Tempe, AZ
Program Focus	Visual Communications This two-year program concentrates on traditional and computer-driven design skills used in multimedia production, web site design, and web site programming. Graphic Design This two-year program emphasizes design skills used in print media (typography, color theory, digital imaging) and introduces print production processes.
Degrees Offered	BA, Visual Communications BA, Graphic Design AA, Visual Communications
For further information, visit the Collins College web site (www.collinscollege.edu/).

East Valley Institute of Technology Mesa, AZ
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This program includes courses on 3D animation, digital imaging, graphic design and production technologies, photo imaging, and web design and multimedia.
Degrees Offered	High school or community college credit
For further information, visit the East Valley Institute of Technology web site (www.evit.com).

Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ
Program Focus	Graphic Design This program prepares students for entry level employment in an advertising agency, art agency, newspaper, printing plant, industrial in-plant printing unit, and free-lance work.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Graphic Design Certificate, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Eastern Arizona College web site (www.eac.edu).

Maricopa Skill Center at Gateway Community College Phoenix, AZ
Program Focus	Graphic Design This program offers students training in the major graphic design programs (Illustrator, Quark, In-Design, Photoshop). The program includes training in large format printing, color calibration, graphic communications, safety, measurement, typography, design, layout, text composition, page composition, electronic prepress, digital printing, digital image capture, and color management. In addition, students learn line photography, how to process photographic material, stripping and imposition, contact printing, lithographic press operation, and other general print industry skills. Print Media This program prepares students for jobs in the graphic reproduction industry. Students gain valuable experience from training on a wide variety of printing presses and practicing printing processes, including exposure to direct-to-plate, four-color printing, and an introduction to graphic communications and applications. Students learn printing industry standards, trade language, measurements, calculations, work ethics, work rules, and related printing technology. They learn to identify supplies and materials used in producing finished printed copy, including types and weights of paper, inks, solutions, chemicals, and offset masters, while producing printed materials used in the college. Instruction on press adjustment procedures prepares the student to solve problems and to produce quality finished printed products. A strict emphasis on safety is a part of all areas of machine operation and work conduct. Work procedures follow industry methods with all work assignments flowing from job tickets.
Degrees Offered	Certificate, Digital Graphic Designer Certificate, Digital Prepress Technician Certificate, Desktop Publisher Certificate, Advanced Press Operator Certificate, Offset Press Operator Certificate, Bindery-Finisher
For further information, visit the Business & Computer Technology web site (http://skillcenter.gatewaycc.edu/Programs/BCT+Services).

Arkansas

Arkansas State University State University, AR
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This four-year program combines technologically sophisticated labs with management courses and practical learning in internships or with ASU's Printing Services. Graduates are prepared to work in management, sales and service positions that require an understanding of printing technology and business goals.
Degrees Offered	BS, Graphic Communication
For further information, visit the Department of Journalism and Printing web site (http://comm.astate.edu/journalismandprinting.html).

California

Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year program gives students an understanding of narrative and the sequencing of images and texts. Students also learn about the history of their field as well as how to make decisions in regard to concept, imagery, format, type, paper, computer output, and printing.
Degrees Offered	BA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Art Center College of Design web site (www.artcenter.edu).

Biola University La Mirada, CA
Program Focus	Design This emphasis within the four-year studio art program includes courses in two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and four-dimensional design, as well as typography, digital photography, and web design.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Studio Art
For further information, visit the Art Department web site (www.biola.edu/academics/undergrad/art/about/).

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Communication This four-year program (the largest in the western United States) introduces students to all stages of the printing process, with a growing emphasis on multimedia. Concentrations are offered in design reproduction technology, electronic publishing and imaging, and printing and imaging management.
Degrees Offered	BS, Graphic Communication
For further information, visit the Graphic Communication Department web site (www.grc.calpoly.edu/).

California State University, Chico Chico, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year concentration emphasizes design fundamentals such as typography, symbols, illustration, and photography, preparing students to solve to solve communications problems creatively in both print and electronic media. Graphic Arts This four-year concentration on print production introduces the systems and software of desktop publishing and electronic pre-press work, and provides a sound knowledge of films, plates, inks, and papers, as well as a strong business sense for budgets, cost analysis, production flow, and quality control.
Degrees Offered	BA, Communication Design Certificate, Electronic Printing and Publishing
For further information, visit the Department of Communication Design web site (www.csuchico.edu/cdes/).

California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year program includes instruction in visual perception and organization, visual ideation, and visual problem-solving processes, techniques, and principles.
Degrees Offered	BA, Art - Graphic Design Option
For further information, visit the Department of Art and Design web site (www.csufresno.edu/catoffice/current/arthd.html).

California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year program offers courses in lettering and typography, creative photography, illustration, and computer assisted graphics.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Department of Visual Arts web site (www.fullerton.edu/arts/art/).).

California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This four-year program arms students with finely-tuned skills in management, supervision, sales, technical services, production control, quality control, and customer relations, as well as practical knowledge of image generation and image assembly, layout and design, photography, color reproduction and finishing, production and operations management, and printing plant management.
Degrees Offered	BS, Graphic Communications
For further information, visit the Graphic Communications Program web page (www.calstatela.edu/academic/engr/tmp/et/tech/print/index.htm).

City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of communication design, integrating conceptual design studies with traditional and digital tools and production methods. Print Production This two-year program introduces students to the concepts and processes of print manufacturing today, combining instruction in traditional production methods with advanced study using digital tools.
Degrees Offered	AA, Graphic Design AS, Print Production Certificate, Digital Printing and Publishing Certificate, Production Art Certificate, Prepress Certificate, Press and Finishing Certificate, Offset Printing
For further information, visit theGraphic Communication Department web site (www.ccsf.edu/Catalog/Art/grphcurr.html). See also the graphic communications program at the City College of San Francisco Mission Campus, which offers bilingual (English and Spanish) instruction.

Don Bosco Technical Institute Rosemead, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This two-year program familiarizes students with the basic concepts and procedures of design. Practical experiences in free-hand sketching, illustrative, mechanical and architectural drawing and CADD (computer-assisted drafting and design) reinforce design theories.
Degrees Offered	AS, Graphic Communications
For further information, visit the Don Bosco Technical Institute web site (http://netdbti.boscotech.edu/home.html).

Expression College for Digital Arts Emeryville, CA
Program Focus	Digital Graphic Design This two- or four-year program teaches formal graphic design principles, motion graphics and animation, color theory, typography, and digital video skills, as well as the strategies needed to run a business and work with clients.
Degrees Offered	BAS, Digital Graphic Design AAS, Digital Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Digital Graphic Design web site (www.expression.edu/academicprograms/dgd).

Fresno City College Fresno, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program prepares students to plan and create graphic communications projects with an almost equal emphasis on art and production methods. Graphic Communications This two-year program examines the technical requirements and limitations of various graphic communications production processes, including web page construction, offset print preparation, and multimedia production.
Degrees Offered	AS, Graphic Design AS, Graphic Communications Certificate, Graphic Design Certificate, Graphic Communications Certificate, Web Design
For further information, visit the Graphic Communications Department web site (www.fresnocitycollege.com/appliedtech/graphiccomm).

Fullerton College Fullerton, CA
Program Focus	Printing Technology This two-year program guides students through a systematic approach to print production, with sophisticated training in electronic prepress, conventional film assembly, offset duplicator operation, advanced sheetfed offset presswork, flexography, and screen printing.
Degrees Offered	AS, Flexography Printing AS, Electronic Prepress AS, Sheetfed Offset Presswork AS, Screen Printing AS, Quick Printing Certificate, Flexography Printing Certificate, Electronic Prepress Certificate, Sheetfed Offset Presswork Certificate, Screen Printing Certificate, Quick Printing
For further information, visit the Printing Technology Division web site (http://printing.fullcoll.edu/).

Mission College Santa Clara, CA
Program Focus	Graphic and Multimedia Design This two-year program combines instruction in traditional and computer-based design techniques with a strong emphasis on creative problem solving. Students concentrate in graphic design, multimedia, web design, digital illustration, or marketing communication.
Degrees Offered	AS, Graphic Design Certificate, Multimedia Certificate, Web Design Certificate, Digital Illustration Certificate, Marketing Communication
For further information, visit the Graphic and Multimedia Design Department web site (www.missioncollege.org/depts/gdes/Index/Index.html).

Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program introduces design concepts and provides instruction in electronic prepress and publishing systems. Printing This two-year program introduces students to all phases of printing and provides an industry overview through "hands-on" learning activities in electronic layout, electronic image capture, image assembly, platemaking, letterpress and offset press, bindery, screen printing, and cost estimating.
Degrees Offered	AA, Graphic Design AA, Printing AS, Graphic Design AS, Printing Certificate, Graphic Design Certificate, Printing
For further information, visit the Communication Graphics web site (http://virtual.yosemite.cc.ca.us/designandprintingatmjc/).

Palomar College San Marcos, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This two-year program emphasizes skills founded on an understanding of the new media and the broader information technology industry, with concentrations in digital imaging, media, and prepress, electronic publishing, graphic communications management and production, interactive media design, and Internet publishing.
Degrees Offered	AA or Certificate, Digital Imaging AA or Certificate, Electronic Publishing AA or Certificate, Graphic Communications Management AA or Certificate, Graphic Communications Production AA or Certificate, Interactive Media Design AA or Certificate, Internet Certificate, Digital Media Certificate, Digital Prepress Operator Certificate, Internet Publisher
For further information, visit the Graphic Communications Department web site (http://graphics.palomar.edu/graphics/).

Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This one- or two-year program offers both basic skills and advanced technical training in printing management, lithographic press operation, electronic prepress, screen printing, and on-demand digital printing.
Degrees Offered	AS, Graphic Communications Technology Certificate, Computer Imaging and Composition Certificate, Offset Press Operation Certificate, Screen Printing Certificate, Lithographic Prepress Certificate, Printing Management Certificate, Small Press Operations Certificate, Electronic Prepress Certificate, Screen Printing for Small Business
For further information, visit the Graphic Communications Technology Department web site (www.paccd.cc.ca.us/printing/).

Platt (Media Arts) College San Diego, CA
Program Focus	Digital Media In this two-and-a-half-year program students concentrate on the design requirements of non-print media, including web site development, digital video production, and 3D animation for games or movies. Students study and use industry-standard software and learn how it is integrated into digital media designs and productions. Graphic Design In this one to one-and-a-half year program students gain competence in typography, layout, package design, identity applications, and other essential skills which prepare them for productive careers in a wide variety of design settings.
Degrees Offered	BS, Media Arts AAS, Multimedia Design AAS, Graphic Design Specialized Diploma, Multimedia/3D Animation Specialized Diploma, Digital Video Production Specialized Diploma, Web Design Diploma, Multimedia Design Diploma, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Platt College web site (www.platt.edu/index20.htm).

Riverside Community College Riverside, CA
Program Focus	Graphics Technology This two-year program provides basic instruction in graphic design, electronic prepress, and multimedia design, as well as advanced coursework in printing technologies and production procedures.
Degrees Offered	AS, Graphics Technology College Certificate, Graphics Technology Occupational Certificate, Electronic Prepress Occupational Certificate, Graphic Design Occupational Certificate, Multimedia Design
For further information, visit the Applied Technology Department web site (http://academic.rcc.edu/appliedtech/index.htm).

Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Communication This two-year program emphasizes current technology and theory in electronic prepress, graphic design production, digital illustration, image editing, web design, page layout, and computer animation.
Degrees Offered	AS, Graphic Communication Certificate, Graphic Communication Certificate, Digital Illustration Certificate, Graphic Design Production Certificate, Image Editing Certificate, Web Design Certificate, Page Layout Certificate, Pre-Press
For further information, visit the Graphic Communication Department web site (www.scc.losrios.edu/~tech/dtp/).

Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
Program Focus	Computer Graphics This two-year program offers instruction in graphic communication, desktop prepress, graphic design, package design, and computer animation.
Degrees Offered	AA/Certificate, Computer Graphics AA/AS/Certificate, Graphic Design AA/AS/Certificate, Graphic Communication AA/AS/Certificate, Computer Graphics AA/AS/Certificate, Illustration/Animation
For further information, visit the Computer Graphics Department web site.

San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
Program Focus	Industrial Arts and Technology This interdisciplinary four-year program offers concentrations in print graphic design, graphic and visual communications, digital media, and product design and development.
Degrees Offered	BA, Industrial Arts BS, Industrial Technology
For further information, visit the Department of Design and Industry web site (www.sfsu.edu/~daiwww/).

Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program aims to create a balance between design and technology with an emphasis on design principles and creative thinking as well as hands-on training in electronic media, typography, publication design, color management, prepress and print production processes, and web design.
Degrees Offered	AA, Graphic Design Certificate, Graphic Design Certificate, Prepress and Production Management
For further information, visit the Graphic Design and Photography Department web site (www.sbcc.cc.ca.us/graphicdesign/website/).

Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program provides instruction in traditional and computer-based design skills, desktop publishing, digital imaging, and motion graphics.
Degrees Offered	AA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Graphic Design Program page on the Design and Industry Department web site (www.smc.edu/designtech/Graphic_Design/).

University of California Extension, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This program features courses in graphic design for print and web that teach the latest in design principles, plus software and programming languages such as Flash, XML and Java. Web Design and Development This program covers all aspects of this now essential element of the art and business worlds, including courses on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, cascading style sheets, Dreamweaver, Flash, Javascript, interface design, and a full range of design and business basics.
Degrees Offered	Certificate, Design Foundation for Print and Web Certificate, Graphic Design for Print Certificate, Advanced Graphic Design Certificate, Web Design and Development
For further information, visit the Professional Development section of the University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, web site (www.ucsc-extension.edu).

Colorado

Aims Community College Greeley, CO
Program Focus	Graphic Technology This program provides training in computer graphics, graphic design, desk-top publishing, electronic prepress, electronic page layout, platemaking, proofing, and offset press operations.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Graphic Technology Prepress Certificate, Graphic Technology Prepress Certificate, Graphic Application
For further information, visit the Graphic Technology Department web site (www.aims.edu/academics/graphic_tech/index.php).

Front Range Community College Fort Collins, CO
Program Focus	Engineering and Graphics Technology This two-year program consists of computer-aided drafting and design and applied technical principles. Students learn to prepare plans, multimedia illustrations, presentations and drawings. Students entering the program choose a specific area of emphasis (Technical Illustration and Multimedia, Civil Graphics, Mechanical Graphics, General Graphics) to pursue once the core classes are completed.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Engineering and Graphics Technology
For further information, visit the Engineering and Graphics Technology program web site (http://frontrange.edu/pub_index.cfm?cid=7395).

Mesa State College Grand Junction, CO
Program Focus	Graphic Art This four-year program focuses on industry standards set for prepress production, web design, and illustration. Macintosh computers and the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and QuarkXPress are incorporated into the Graphic Art Maclab.
Degrees Offered	BA, Graphic Art
For further information, visit the Art Department web site (www.mesastate.edu/schools/shss/fpa/art/index.htm).

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Denver, CO
Program Focus	Graphic Design and Digital Media This four-year program combines new technologies with a classical art education founded in drawing, sociology, photography, theory, and form.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Graphic Design and Digital Media
For further information, visit the Graphic Design and Digital Media Department web site (www.rmcad.edu/degree_programs/graphic_media_design.html).

Connecticut

Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT
Program Focus	Graphics Technology This four-year program offers instruction in the various techniques used in the printing industry (electronic pre-press, press work, post-press operations), providing the skills and depth of knowledge students will need in today's electronic publishing and imaging industry.
Degrees Offered	BS, Industrial Technology/Graphics
For further information, visit the Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology Department web site (www.technology.ccsu.edu/programs/information/cegt.html).

Gateway Community Technical College North Haven, CT
Program Focus	Graphic Communications Technology This two-year program provides sound technical training in all phases of the print production process as well as electronic publishing and other new techniques of reproduction.
Degrees Offered	AS, Graphic Communications Technology Certificate, Electronic Publishing
For further information, visit the Graphic Communications Technology Department web site (www.gwctc.commnet.edu/engineering-homepage/Gct.htm).

Manchester Community College Manchester, CT
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program includes courses in painting, drawing, illustration, computer graphics, web design, and desktop publishing.
Degrees Offered	AS, Graphic Design Certificate, Electronic Publishing
For further information, visit the Manchester Community College web site (www.mcc.commnet.edu).

Delaware

Delaware College of Art and Design Wilmington, DE
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program provides students with a foundation in the principles, history, theory, and professional practices of design in order to prepare them for advanced study at a four-year institution.
Degrees Offered	Associate, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Graphic Design Department web page (http://www.dcad.edu/DP/graphicdesign/index.php).

University of Delaware Newark, DE
Program Focus	Visual Communications This four-year program offers concentrations in Advertising Design, Applied Photography, Graphic Design, and Illustration and Interactive Media.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Visual Communications
For further information, visit the Visual Communications Program web site (http://designers.art.udel.edu/).

Wilmington College New Castle, DE
Program Focus	Media Art, Design & Technology This two-year program gives students the opportunity to learn basic skills required for all design-oriented baccalaureate programs and provides a foundation of theory and skills for those who prefer to enter the labor market at the earliest possible opportunity.
Degrees Offered	AS, Media Art, Design & Technology
For further information, visit the Media Art, Design & Technology Program web page (http://www.wilmcoll.edu/itac/mediaart.html).

District of Columbia

American University Washington, DC
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year program allows students to choose from two tracks of concentration, Print Design and User Experience Design. Through lectures, studio and computer work, and internships, students learn professional production methods and how to balance creativity with the reality of budget constraints, technical limitations, and deadlines.
Degrees Offered	BA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Design Department web site (http://www.american.edu/academic.depts/cas/art/graphicdesign/).

Corcoran College of Art and Design Washington, DC
Program Focus	Digital Media In this two- or four-year program students concentrate on the design requirements of non-print media, including the Internet, CD-ROMs, information kiosks, animation and multi-media productions. Students study and use industry standard software and learn how it is integrated into digital media designs and productions. Graphic Design In this two or four-year program students gain competence in typography, layout, package design, identity applications, and other essential skills which prepare them for productive careers in a wide variety of design settings.
Degrees Offered	AFA and BFA, Digital Media Design AFA and BFA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Corcoran College web site (www.corcoran.edu/corcoran/index.asp).

Florida

Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL
Program Focus	Graphic Design This program emphasizes the development of the student's artistic potential and visual expression. From courses in advertising and package design to computer graphics, the graphic design student is encouraged to build a professional design portfolio. Printing Management This program places a heavy emphasis on accounting, management principles, economics, marketing, and personnel administration. Students also take courses in ink chemistry, paper manufacturing, plant layout, and automation. Printing Technology This program offers specialized hands-on courses in electronic imaging, color separation, offset presswork, bindery, and photography, along with marketing and other business courses. Students are surrounded by printing plant equipment -- including a two-color Heidelberg press and computerized prepress workstations -- and a faculty which assists in achieving an understanding of the new technologies.
Degrees Offered	BS, Graphic Design BS, Graphic Communication - Printing Management Concentration BS, Graphic Communication - Printing Technology Concentration
For further information, visit the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication web site (www.famu.edu/acad/colleges/sjgc/).

Florida Keys Community College Key West, FL
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program provides instruction in design skills and techniques for careers in print media, electronic media, and web design.
Degrees Offered	AS and AAS, Graphic Design Technology
For further information, visit the Graphics Technology Program web page (www.fkcc.edu/links/programs/graphics.htm).

Florida Metropolitan University Orlando, FL
Program Focus	Commercial Art This two-year program prepares students for careers in the graphic arts industry with coursework in typography, illustration, graphic design, layout, photo manipulation, and desktop publishing. Web Engineering This two-year program provides students with a complete understanding of Internet and web site development technologies, including web site planning, network management, site design, programming skills, and site security.
Degrees Offered	AS, Commercial Art AS, Web Engineering
For further information, visit the Florida Metropolitan University web site (www.fmu.edu/).

Lake Sumter Community College Leesburg, FL
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program provides creative development, technical knowledge and skills, and computer art applications for students seeking careers where art and the computer are important to business.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Graphic Design Technology
For further information, visit the Degrees and Programs page of the Lake Sumter Community College web site (http://www.lscc.edu/degrees/index.asp).

Okaloosa-Walton Community College Niceville, FL
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program includes courses in desktop publishing, computer graphics, digital photo, pre-press assembly, digital imaging, corporate imagery, and web design.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Commercial Design AAS, Computer Graphics AAS, Multimedia
For further information, visit the Advanced Technology Design Department web site (www.owcc.cc.fl.us/departs/man_tech/index.html).

Remington College, Tampa Campus Tampa, FL
Program Focus	Digital Graphic Arts This two-year program provides students with instruction in the following fields: visualization, the creative process, graphic design, production art, typography, layout, photography and digital imaging.
Degrees Offered	AS, Digital Graphic Arts
For further information, visit the Digital Graphic Arts Program web page (www.remingtoncollege.edu/training/dgarts.html).

Ringling School of Art and Design Sarasota, FL
Program Focus	Graphic and Interactive Communication This four-year program teaches students communication and theory principles. Students will learn to produce a broad range of visual images for print, electronic, and three-dimensional media.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Graphic and Interactive Communication
For further information, visit the Ringling School of Art and Design web site (www.rsad.edu/indexfs.html).

Santa Fe Community College Gainesville, FL
Program Focus	Graphic Design This two-year program teaches layout, print design, package design, digital imaging, computer graphics, prepress technology and printing methods, and web design.
Degrees Offered	AS, Graphic Design Technology
For further information, visit the Graphic Design Technology Department web site (http://inst.sfcc.edu/~graphics/).

University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Program Focus	Graphic Design This concentration within the four-year studio art program provides instruction in graphic design and computer graphics.
Degrees Offered	BA or BFA, Studio Art/Graphic
For further information, visit the Department of Art web site (www.cas.ucf.edu/CAS2/2004-departments-art.php).

Georgia

DeKalb Technical College Clarkston, GA
Program Focus	Printing and Graphics Technology This two-year program offers concentrations in graphic design and prepress with an emphasis on computer skills, and in lithographic press operations, including safety, platemaking, and maintenance.
Degrees Offered	Diploma, Digital Prepress Diploma, Press Operations
For further information, visit the Business Technologies Department web site (www.dekalbtech.org/programs/business.html).

Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
Program Focus	Printing Management This four-year program provides a basic set of business management skills and hands-on knowledge of the theories and technologies used in the printing industry today.
Degrees Offered	BS, Printing Management Diploma, Press Operations
For further information, visit the School of Technology web site (http://cost.georgiasouthern.edu/sot/).

Griffin Technical College Griffin, GA
Program Focus	Printing & Graphics Technology This program offers both diplomas and degrees with specializations in Prepress Technology and Printing Technology. Emphasis is placed on acquiring skills in graphic design, electronic prepress, offset lithography and digital printing.
Degrees Offered	Associate of Applied Technology Degree Diploma Certificate, Basic Publication Design
For additional information, visit the Printing & Graphics Technology webpage at www.griffintech.edu/academics/printing_graphics.html

Hawaii

University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College Pocatello, ID
Program Focus	Communication Arts This two-year program embraces three interrelated areas of study - design (visual solutions), print (production skills), and multimedia (online publishing). The program prepares students for entry level employment in graphic design, advertising design, desktop publishing, electronic imaging and prepress, on-line publishing, digital photography, and all aspects of the publishing and printing industries, including service bureaus and other related industries.
Degrees Offered	AS and AAS, Communication Arts
For further information, visit the Communication Arts web page (http://tech.honolulu.hawaii.edu/ca/index.html).

Idaho

Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
Program Focus	Printing Technology This two-year program covers all phases of print production, including digital imaging, prepress, film preparation, press operation, and finishing.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Graphic Communication Certificate, Electronic Imaging Certificate, Offset Press
For further information, visit the Graphic Arts/Printing Technology Department web site (www.isu.edu/ctech/graphic_arts_printing_technology.shtml).

Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID
Program Focus	Printing Technology This one- to four-year program offers students a fundamental working knowledge of graphic design, desktop publishing, stripping, platemaking, image setting, offset presswork, and bindery processes, with special concentrations in prepress procedures and press operations.
Degrees Offered	BAS and AAS, Graphic Arts/Printing Technology Certificate, Digital Imaging Certificate, Offset Press
For further information, visit the Graphic Arts/Printing Technology web page (www.lcsc.edu/bts/Programs/graphicarts.htm).

University of Idaho Moscow, ID
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year program builds on basic design principles to help students translate their art foundation into a graphic design vocabulary of type and image. To succeed, students must master visual communication, become proficient in the techniques of graphic design, and have the desire to learn and reflect in a self-directed manner.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Graphic Design Department web site (www.uidaho.edu/graphicdesign/).

Illinois

Chicago State University Chicago, IL
Program Focus	Graphic Design Course work includes experiences in print media, illustration, packaging, and exhibition design, and may include a concentration in the area of photography.
Degrees Offered	BA, Design
For further information, visit the Department of Art and Designt web site (www.csu.edu/CollegeOfArtsAndSciences/ArtAndDesign/).

College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Program Focus	Graphic Arts Technology This two-year program provides the core knowledge and skill sets for a career in the graphic arts industry, with concentrations in digital prepress, offset press operations, and web publishing.
Degrees Offered	AAS and Certificate, Graphic Arts AAS and Certificate, Desktop Prepress AAS and Certificate, Press Operation AAS and Certificate, Web Publishing
For further information, visit the Graphic Arts Technology Department web site (www.cod.edu/gat/).

Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
Program Focus	Digital Printing This concentration within the four-year Industrial Technology program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the printing and publishing industries, and in imaging and web technology, with coursework in photography, digital printing, multimedia, and web technology.
Degrees Offered	BS, Industrial Technology
For further information, visit the Digital Printing, Imaging, and Web Technology page on the School of Technology web site (www.eiu.edu/%7Etech/DigitalPrintImagWebTechConc.htm).

Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL
Program Focus	Graphic Arts This two-year program blends digital imaging skills and practical printing knowledge to prepare students for careers in print, multimedia, and web site development. There is also a separate concentration in desktop publishing. Graphic Design This two-year program offers training in visual communication, with course work in design, typography, illustration, image-making, production techniques, technologies, and the process of communication planning.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Graphic Arts Certificate, Desktop Publishing AAS, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Agricultural and Industrial Technologies web site (http://web4.icc.edu/ait/).

Illinois State University Normal, IL
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This four-year program provides a management-oriented technical education through hands-on activities using a wide variety of imaging, prepress, and printing technologies. Students explore all phases of print production, including digital imaging, press operation (offset, flexography, digital), bindery and finishing techniques, distribution systems, and quality control methods. Graphic Design This special sequence within the four-year Art program prepares students for design work in print, video, and digital media. In addition to technical skills, including computer skills, students gain an understanding of perceptual theory, typography, layout, and illustration, learning to combine words and images into creative visual communication.
Degrees Offered	BS, Industrial Technology/Graphic Communications BA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Department of Technology web site (www.cast.ilstu.edu/tec/) or the School of Art web site (www.cfa.ilstu.edu/art/).

Prairie State College Chicago, IL
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This two-year program prepares students for entry-level positions as digital designers and illustrators in the graphic publishing and multimedia industry. After completing general education classes and a core of foundation courses in art, students can choose to specialize in one of three areas: interactive design, digital design or illustration.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Graphic Communications
For further information, visit the Graphic Communications Department web site (www.prairie.cc.il.us/academic/htdocs/gc.htm).

Western Illinois Universtiy Macomb, IL
Program Focus	Graphic Communication This four-year program focuses upon techniques utilizing computers and a variety of software to produce printed and video materials. Students learn electronic desktop publishing, presswork, color separation, production estimating and management, and composition.
Degrees Offered	BS, Graphic Communication
For further information, visit the Department of Engineering and Technology web site (www.wiu.edu/engrtech/index.html).

Indiana

Ball State University Muncie, IN
Program Focus	Graphic Arts Management This four-year program prepares students for management positions in the graphic arts industry through intensive instruction in all phases of print production coupled with coursework in business adminstration.
Degrees Offered	BS, Graphic Arts Management AS, Printing Technology
For further information, visit the Department of Industry and Technology web site (www.bsu.edu/cast/itech/).

Ivy Tech Community College, Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN
Program Focus	Graphic Design This program teaches students approaches to production, printing, planning, business issues, and web design and its relationship to print.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Visual Communications - Graphic Design Specialty
For further information, visit the Academic Programs page of the Ivy Tech Community College, Central Indiana, web site (www.ivytech.edu/indianapolis/academics/index.html).

Ivy Tech Community College, East Central Muncie, IN
Program Focus	Design Technology This two-year program gives students training in a variety of graphic software packages, including Adobe packages such as Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, Acrobat, and Macromedia Director. Students learn image manipulation layout, and other skills used in the industry.
Degrees Offered	AAS/AS, Design Technology/Computer Graphics
For further information, visit the Programs Available page of the Ivy Tech Community College, East Central, web site (http://www.ivytech.edu/eastcentral/academics/programs_available.html).

Ivy Tech Community College, Southern Indiana Sellersburg, IN
Program Focus	Graphic Design This program provides experiences and competency skills in layout design, storyboarding, illustration, package design, type fitting and specification, computer graphics, and digital prepress, all exclusively on high-end Macintosh platforms.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Visual Communications - Graphic Design Specialty
For further information, visit the Visual Communications Program web site (www.ivytech.edu/sellersburg/Degrees/GraphicDesign.html).

Ivy Tech Community College, Wabash Valley Terre Haute, IN
Program Focus	Graphic Media/Visual Communications This program offers modern lab facilities that let students gain hand-on experience in printing, photography, desktop publishing, graphic design and more.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Visual Communications - Graphic Media/Visual Communications Specialty
For further information, visit the Graphic Media/Visual Communications web site (http://ivytech7.cc.in.us/programs/gra.htm).

Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo-Logansport-Wabash Kokomo, IN
Program Focus	Visual Communication/Graphic Design This program offers students a broad technical core of courses representing key topics such as organizing the visual field, color theory and application, image acquisition and manipulation technology, the computer as a powerful tool, the professional visual artist as a business person, and the exit portfolio.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Visual Communication - Graphic Design Specialty
For further information, visit the Visual Communication program page on the Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo-Logansport-Wabash, web site (http://www.ivytech.edu/kokomo/programs/art/visualcommunications.html).

Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Program Focus	Computer Graphics This four-year program prepares visually oriented students who are interested in creating and managing the production of computer graphics for a wide range of industries. Students work in computer labs developing their graphics skills and management abilities through individual and team-based projects.
Degrees Offered	BS and AS, Computer Graphics Technology
For further information, visit the Computer Graphics Technology Department web site (www.tech.purdue.edu/cgt/).

Vincennes University Vincennes, IN
Program Focus	Printing Technology This two-year program exposes students to a wide variety of printing and graphic processes. The program centers on the offset lithographic printing process but students can also elect to enroll in Flexographic courses utilizing the departments 6/c Flexomaster 3 press with the full compliment of finishing attachments.
Degrees Offered	AS or Certificate, Printing Technology
For further information, visit the Vincennes University web site (www.vinu.edu).

Iowa

Clinton Community College Clinton, IA
Program Focus	Graphic and Printing Communications This two-year program, housed in the state-of-the-art Graphic Arts Technology Center of Iowa, prepares students for a career in the printing industry, with coursework in layout and design, electronic publishing, prepress techniques, finishing operations, estimating and inventory control, and print production processes.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Graphic Arts Technology
For further information, visit the Graphic and Printing Communications Program page at the Eastern Iowa Community College District web site (www.eicc.edu/proser/gpc.html).

Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA
Program Focus	Graphic Arts This two or four-year program teaches students skills specific to the graphics communications industry including graphic design, desktop publishing, web design, digital imaging, electronic prepress, and printing methods such as offset, screen printing, and flexography.
Degrees Offered	AAS or Diploma, Graphic Arts
For further information, visit the Graphic Art Technologies program web page (www.dmacc.edu/programs/graphicarts/index.html).

Drake University Des Moines, IA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year program teaches students a broad range of conceptual, formal and technical skills that allow them to plan and execute the design of visual communications creatively and responsibly. This is combines the study of fine art and craftsmanship with design theory and practical design experiences.
Degrees Offered	BA/BFA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Design Department web site (www.choose.drake.edu/admissions/academic/ programs/artsci/design.asp).

University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This four-year program aims to prepare management-oriented technical professionals for advancement in the graphic communications industry. Students explore graphic arts technology, desktop publishing, web publishing, screen and lithographic printing, estimation, and industrial management.
Degrees Offered	BA, Graphic Communications
For further information, visit the Graphic Communications page on the Department of Industrial Technology web site (www.uni.edu/indtech/graphcom.htm).

Kansas

Flint Hills Technical College Emporia, KS
Program Focus	Graphic Arts Technology This two-year program provides instruction in graphics software application (Macintosh), graphics prepress, print production procedures, finishing/binding, and screen printing.
Degrees Offered	AAS, Graphic Arts Technology
For further information, visit the Division of Art web site (www.fhtc.net/alldiv/collegearts.htm).

Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS
Program Focus	Commercial Graphics This four-year program combines graphic design with print production, providing comprehensive training in project planning and preparation, electronic prepress, printing processes, digital media, and operations management. Printing Management This four-year program offers a core of technical courses in print production complemented by courses in business adminstration, economics, and marketing. Students learn to apply the latest technology not only in printing but in management, sales, customer service, scheduling, and workflow supervision as well.
Degrees Offered	BST, Commercial Graphics BST, Printing Management
For further information, visit the Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies web site (www.pittstate.edu/git/).

Kentucky

Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Mayo Campus Paintsville, KY
Program Focus	Visual Communications This program provides students the technical skills necessary to prepare and produce publications and packaging materials. Laboratory experiences in electronic publishing layout, design composition, stripping, photographic technology, platemaking and lithographic press operation are combined with classroom work.
Degrees Offered	Diploma, Visual Communication/Printer Diploma, Visual Communication/Digital Production Artist
For further information, visit the Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Mayo Campus web site (www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/mayo.htm).

Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
Program Focus	Graphic Design This intensive four-year program offers professional training in design, typography, illustration, image assembly, and digital media. Printing Management This four-year program introduces students to all phases of print production, including desktop publishing, electronic prepress, digital imaging, film preparation, press operations, bindery and finishing, and web publishing.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Graphic Design BS, Printing Management AS, Digital Imaging Design
For further information, visit the Graphic Design Program web site (www.art.eku.edu/programs/gra_dsgn/default.htm) and the Graphic Communications Management Department web site (www.technology.eku.edu/Academics/PrintMgt/default.html).

Gateway Community and Technical College Highland Heights, KY
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This one- or two-year program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and produce printed materials. Students learn traditional and computerized production art including desktop publishing, film assembly and platemaking procedures, concepts and procedures involved in the printing process, and press operation. Visual Communication Arts This one- or two-year program includes coursework in graphic design and production art. Students learn concept development and art direction skills for creating advertising, corporate identity, and packaging art, as well as traditional and digital techniques used in preparing art for production.
Degrees Offered	Diploma, Digital Output Specialist Diploma, Flexography Specialist Diploma, Printer Diploma, Graphic Designer Certificate, Electronic Prepress Trainee Certificate, Flexography Press Operator Certificate, Offset Press Operator Certificate, Binding/Finishing/Print Shop Helper Certificate, Layout Artist Certificate, Illustrator Certificate, Production Artist Certificate, Assistant Production Artist
For further information, visit the Gateway Community and Technical College web site (www.gateway.kctcs.edu/).

Murray State University Murray, KY
Program Focus	Graphic Communications This two- or four-year program provides instruction in graphic arts processes, traditional and electronic imaging, press operations, and estimating.
Degrees Offered	BS, Graphic Communications Management AS, Graphic Communications Technology
For further information, visit the Department of Graphic Communications Technology web site (www.murraystate.edu/cit/gat/).

Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year program offers instruction in design concepts, typography, computer graphics, and graphic production.
Degrees Offered	BA/BFA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Graphic Design program web site (www.nku.edu/~art/graphicdesign.html).

Louisiana

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This concentration within the four-year art program offers course work in graphic design, electronic design, multimedia design, graphic user interface) design, human computer interactions, virtual environment design, and time based media design.
Degrees Offered	BA, Art/Graphic Design
For further information, visit the School of Art's Graphic Design web site (http://appl003.lsu.edu/design/graphicdesign.nsf/index).

Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year aims to provide an educational experience as true-to-life as possible, with courses in design, drawing, art history, computer graphics, illustration, layout, production, and campaign development.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Louisiana Tech School of Art web site (http://www.art.latech.edu/).

Louisiana Technical College, Lafayette Campus Lafayette, LA
Program Focus	Graphic Communications/Desktop Publishing This program provides an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan and execute entire publication tasks using desktop publishing equipment and software. The program includes design and execution of page formats, layouts, and text composition. It also provides instruction in making typographical selections using computer graphics and other computer-assisted design programs. Graphic Communications/Process Printing This program provides an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the use of tools, test equipment, operating equipment, materials, and processes to make ready, operate, and maintain photography and printing equipment for the production of process color printing.
Degrees Offered	AAT, Graphic Communications/Desktop Publishing AAT, Graphic Communications/Process Printing
For further information, visit the Louisiana Technical College, Lafayette Campus web site (www.lafayettecampus.net/lafayette/).

Loyola University of New Orleans New Orleasns, LA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This four-year program teaches design principles, theory, and methodology. Visual literacy and typography are integrated with the study of the fine arts, including painting, drawing, printmaking, and photography.
Degrees Offered	BA, Graphic Design
For further information, visit the Department of Visual Arts web site (http://www.loyno.edu/visualarts/curriculum.html).

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA
Program Focus	Graphic Design This concentration within the four-year visual arts program teaches students to present information using typography and image in print and digital media and prepares them to enter the field as practicing professionals. Media Art This concentration within the four-year visual arts program will allow students to gain an understanding of digital technology and its artistic potential, explore new aesthetic discourses that are unique to the computer, and investigate digital techniques that are capable of extending traditional forms of artistic expression.
Degrees Offered	BFA, Visual Arts
For further information, visit the Department of Visual Arts web site (http://visualarts.louisiana.edu/main.html).

Maine

Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME
Program Focus	Graphic Arts/Printing Technology This two-year