Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) offers an undergraduate degree in graphic design along with a certificate program in computer graphics. The graphic design program focuses on developing basic design and color theory. Seniors graduate with a unique portfolio, which they have the opportunity to show off at the LSUS Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Show. The graphic design program is within the College of Liberal Arts' Department of Fine Arts, Foreign Language and Humanities. Considered the "major thrust" of the LSUS art program, according to the university's website, the graphic design program offers one of the largest and best-equipped graphics labs in the state, and several graduates are internationally known for computer game design.
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
318-797-5198
lsus.edu
One of 16 colleges that make up the Associated Colleges of the South, Centenary College is consistently rated as one of the top colleges in the South. The college offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication-New Media, which combines graphic arts with web design, multimedia design and a general understanding of the practices associated with traditional communication concentrations. Centenary is a private, four-year arts and science college and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104
800-234-4448
centenary.edu
Northwest Louisiana Technical College (LTC) is a technical college offering Associate of Applied Science degrees along with certificates and technical diplomas. The graphics program offers a technical diploma, certificate of technical studies and a TCA (technical competency area). Designed to give students the skills needed to enter the workforce, LTC's main focus is providing skilled employees to businesses and industries. While the college doesn't offer a graphic design program at the Shreveport campus, it does offer a program in graphic communications. Students are required to take classes in subjects ranging from digital prepress and printing to software and sign-making.
Louisiana Technical College - Shreveport/Bossier Campus
2010 N. Market St.
Shreveport, LA, 71107
318-676-7811
region7.ltc.edu/shreveport