Graphic Design

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.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Please consult a faculty advisor 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]

Course Descriptions

FACULTY ADVISORS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty advisor in this field. To send an email, click on the name of the advisor you wish to reach:

John Callegari, coordinator
MAC 255B, (630) 942-3418

Brian Blevins
MAC 155A, (630) 942-3415

David Chu
MAC 271, (630) 942-2082

David Rogers
MAC 187A, (630) 942-3029

 

If you are unable to contact a faculty advisor, 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.