The Art Institutes system of schools gives students the opportunity to pursue graphic design degree programs designed to help students build the skills needed to pursue entry-level opportunities in the graphic design industry. Students will learn to use the latest technology, including computers,software and digital cameras. The Art Institutes are located all over the United States and Canada, offering courses such as design management, and visual and entertainment arts. To learn about admissions and tuition, a student should contact the school at his location of choice.
The Academy of Art University, in San Francisco, California is a nationally accredited private art and design school with an enrollment of more than 7,000 students as of 2011. The university offers a variety of accredited associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as certificate and continuing education programs in the graphic design field. Courses in graphic design include typography, branding, information design, print and editorial design, and packaging. The university also gives students the option to take classes online, allowing students to have more flexible schedules in pursuing a degree.
The International Academy of Design and Technology offers associate's and bachelor's degree programs in graphic design. It has flexible class options and convenient campus locations across the United States. Courses in the graphic design program include basic theories of advertising and illustration, digital imaging and Web design. The Academy offers grants and loans for prospective students, along with several scholarships for high school students who excel in the arts.
Westwood College offers more than 25 diploma, associate's, bachelor's and master's programs, including programs in graphic design. Westwood has 17 campuses in six states, including California, Georgia, and Illinois, with an option to take classes online. Courses in the graphic design program include animation computer-aided design, architectural drafting, graphic design and multimedia, interior design, visual communications and Web design. Students are taught by professionals in the industry and learn skills needed for the industry by getting hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology.