The Cocoran College of Art and Design in the only accredited four-year university dedicated solely to the arts in Washington, DC. The college, associated with the Cococran Art Gallery, offers 12 undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students can earn a bachelor's degree in fine arts in graphic design by completing 120 credits in topics like typography, image and composition. The program encourages students to participate in internships to obtain practical experience. The college has a campus in the Georgetown neighborhood and another facility in downtown Washington.
The Art Institute of Washington is the Arlington, Va., branch of the Art Institute of Atlanta. The Rosslyn campus is easily accessible using Washington DC's Metro system. The Institute offers an associate degree in arts and a bachelor's of fine arts in graphic design. Students in both programs study the fundamentals of art, including art history, color theory, illustration and drawing, before being exposed to the latest industry software.
The University of The District of Columbia is a four-year public university located in the Van Ness neighborhood. Over 5,000 students attend UDC, which offers 43 undergraduate and graduate degrees including an associate's degree in arts and a bachelor's of fine arts in graphic design. The graphic design program encompasses art fundamentals as well as up-to-date computer technology. Students work in computer labs with the latest design software.
Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts is in the Georgetown neighborhood. The Center offers professional certification in graphic and web design. The one-year program distributes coursework between the basics of graphic design and the latest web-design tools like JavaScript and Flash. The certificate prepares students for a career in both the print and digital media.