Career Description
A graphic designer is a creative problem
solver who is trained to conceive, plan, and execute a design that
communicates a direct message in an imaginative and visually
arresting manner to an audience regardless of the medium. Effective
visual communication requires a graphic designer to communicate ideas
and information that will be both noticed and will motivate a viewer.
To do so, the graphic designer develops a concept and a visual/verbal
means to present it. Ideas are generated through a design process in
which graphic designers research, organize, and interpret the
information, define the objectives, originate ideas, and create new
visual forms. New and constantly evolving computer and communication
technologies further challenge the role of the graphic designer in
creating imaginative and clear messages for vastly different
audiences using the best media: print, photography, packaging, logos,
publications, the Internet, film, television, 3D Modeling, animation;
these are our tools.
Program Information
Students will take visual ideas from
initial concept through creative and technical development to final
form ready for production. Various tools are used, from hand tools
for illustration to the latest computerized aids. We focus on
projects modeled with industry realities, relevant to high-impact,
effective communication.
Transfer Opportunities
Transfer either the Diploma or the
A.A.S. degree, take two years at B.S.U. and finish with a four-year
B.A. in Design Technology with an emphasis in Digital Design/Print,
Digital Design/Electronic or Exhibit Design.
Employment Opportunities
There are many opportunities in
Minnesota. The Twin Cities area is one of the hot spots in the area
for jobs in this field. Brainerd, Duluth and St. Cloud are excellent
also.
Career Titles
Advertising Agency Designer
Multimedia Designer
Corporate In-house Designer
Illustrator
Print Design
art
director
Package Design
Poster/billboard Design
Website Design
Magazine Design
Video Editing
Book Design
3D Modeling & Animation
Newspaper Designer
Communication Art & Design, AAS - Program Planning Form (pdf)
Communication Art & Design, Diploma - Program Planning Form (pdf)
Media Technology, Diploma - Program Planning Form (pdf)
