Graphic Design Schools & Programs in Hartford, Connecticut

University of Hartford-Hartford Art School

• The University of Hartford offers a graphic design program focused on visual communications. It provides training for students to develop concepts and use computer-based programs to create communication pieces. Students can participate in drawing, typography, design systems, issues in design, sequential graphics, painting, photography, communication and marketing. This graphic design program prepares students for enhancing communication through visuals and social digital platforms. To be considered for the program, students should have a portfolio that demonstrates their visual arts proficiency, SAT or ACT scores and other academic achievements.
  University of Hartford-Hartford Art School
  Hartford Art School
  200 Bloomfield Ave.
  West Hartford, CT 06117
  (860) 768-4393
  hartfordartschool.org

Central Connecticut State University

• Twelve miles from Hartford, Central Connecticut State University offers a graphic/information design program that includes undergraduate and graduate programs. Students can take courses in graphic design, fine art, illustration, information design, multimedia design and interactive design. Upon completion of the program, students are qualified to work for advertising agencies, corporate design departments, animation studios and publishing companies.
  Central Connecticut State University
  1615 Stanley St.
  New Britain, CT 06050
  (860) 832-2278
  ccsu.edu

Capital Community College

• Students can put their graphic design skills to use in a variety of programs at Capital Community College. The web publishing option of the computer and information systems degree program provides training in artistic design, web and graphic design software, color and font usage and web design guidelines. The visual communication certificate program provides course work in graphic design, visual communication, photography and software applications. The communication media degree prepares students for a career working as a video editor, media computer specialist and graphic designer. The program provides training for visual communication in print, web and video formats.
  Capital Community College
  950 Main St.
  Hartford, CT 06103
  (860) 906-5000
  ccc.commnet.edu