A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations.
| A major in Graphic Design is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
- Art Directors - $88,510
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary - $65,030
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other
- Graphic Designers - $46,750
- Multi-Media Artists and Animators - $62,380
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers - $26,090
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Top 21
California
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Graphic Design among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | The Art Institute of California-Orange County
Santa Ana, CA | 74
(30.3%) |  |  | |
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| | The Art Institute of California-San Diego
San Diego, CA | 76
(21.7%) | | | |
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| | Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA | 33
(16.8%) |  |  | |
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| | The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA | 43
(13.9%) | | | |
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| | The Art Institute of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA | 39
(13.5%) | | | |
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| | Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA | 69
(12.9%) | | | |
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| | California College of the Arts
Oakland, CA | 26
(11.2%) |  | | |
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| | Mt Sierra College
Monrovia, CA | 8
(9.2%) | |  | |
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| | Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA | 32
(4.8%) | | | |
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| | The Art Institute of California-Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA | 3
(4.6%) | | | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.