Major Overview for Graphic Design

Colleges Browse Florida Majors Visual and performing arts Graphic Design

Overview for Graphic Design 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. Careers for Graphic Design Majors 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

Top 11 Florida Colleges with the highest percentage of Graphic Design among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		AI Miami International University of Art and Design Miami, FL	74 (28.1%)
		Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL	49 (20.3%)
		International Academy of Design and Technology Tampa, FL	32 (12.9%)
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		Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL	31 (5.3%)
		The University of Tampa Tampa, FL	19 (1.9%)
		Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL	21 (1.5%)
		Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL	6 (1.1%)
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		Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL	4 (0.8%)
		University of Florida Gainesville, FL	22 (0.3%)
		University of Miami Coral Gables, FL	2 (0.1%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.