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Placement Testing
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Course Descriptions
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Graphic Design web site
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NOTE: Information about fall 2009 Graphic Design courses in the fall Class Schedule is incorrect. For up-to-date course information, go to myACCESS, select "Seach for Credit Classes," then select the term "Fall 2009" and the subject "Graphic Design," and hit the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page. myACCESS is updated daily with the latest information.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Every successful business uses the services of advertising agencies, graphic designers, and illustrators to promote and inform in today's global economy. Graduates of the Graphic Design degree or certificate programs find work in advertising agencies, design studios, in-house corporate design/promotion departments, or as freelancers, handling a variety of creative projects and campaigns.
Recent studies indicate that the outlook for advertising, graphic design and related activities is excellent. The field is considered to be one of the top 25 occupational choices.
MAJOR EMPLOYMENT AREAS
• Graphic Designer
• Web Designer
• Creative Director
• Art Director
• Illustrator
• Senior Designer
• Package Designer
• Layout Artist
• Computer Artist
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Marketability is determined by the creativity and quality of work exhibited in the graduate's portfolio. The Graphic Design program at College of DuPage guides students toward building a successful portfolio. The program serves high school graduates, persons seeking to make career changes, professionals who are upgrading or adding to their job skills, and those who seek personal enrichment by developing their artistic talents.
Students who complete an Associate in Applied Science degree can seek immediate employment or can continue their education by taking advantage of articulation agreements with Columbia College in Chicago, or Robert Morris College in Chicago and Aurora. These agreements allow students to begin their studies at College of DuPage and complete a bachelor's degree at one of these well-respected schools.
Graphic Design coursework includes study in graphic design, illustration, typography, web design and advertising. Great facilities such as Macintosh-equipped computer design studios, with the latest design and illustration software and color printers, allow students to develop professional quality portfolios. With great curriculum, award-winning teachers and great facilities, Graphic Design is among the best in community college graphic design programs in the Midwest.
John Callegari , coordinator
MAC 255B
(630) 942-3418
Liberal Arts Division
(630) 942-2047
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Graphic Design, Associate in Applied Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Graphic Design, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
Certificates
• Graphic Design Level I
• Graphic Design Level II
• Web Design
Information on the certificates listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificates, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone John Callegari, coordinator MAC 255B (630) 942-3418 Brian Blevins MAC 155A (630) 942-3415 David Chu MAC 271 (630) 942-2082 Anita Dickson MAC 255A (630) 942-3080
If you are unable to contact a faculty adviser, messages may be left with the Liberal Arts Division, (630) 942-2047, or the Fine and Applied Arts Office, McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 160, (630) 942-2048, or visit: www.cod.edu/design.
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