Graphic Design
Graphic Design graduates should qualify for employment with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, newspapers, and in-house graphics operations.
The CVCC Graphic Design program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession, which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials. Our creative learning environment features over 60 Mac computers located in three student labs. Our open concept floor plan includes collaborative workspace and a student lounge to facilitate a creative environment.
Students will be trained in the development of concept and design for promotional materials such as newspaper and magazine advertisements, posters, folders, letterheads, corporate symbols, brochures, booklets, preparation of art for printing, lettering and typography, photography, and electronic media.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, department stores, a wide variety of manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations.
Transfer Opportunities
Qualifed graduates of the CVCC Graphic Design program may be granted a direct transfer pathway into Montreat College’s Visual Communication and Experience Design (VisComm) bachelor’s degree program through a special articulation agreement.
Program Information
Please see the catalog for more information about the degree option in this curriculum.
Program Options
Program Options
- Graphic Design, AAS
- Graphic Design, High School Pathway Certificate
Please see the catalog for more information about the degree option in this curriculum.
Related Programs
Related Programs
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Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist for creative professionals, both locally and nationally, within a variety of companies:
- Large Corporations
- Small Businesses
- Design Studios
- Ad Agencies
- Publishers
- Printers
- Internet Service Providers
- Animation Firms
- Production Houses
- Fashion Industries
- Entertainment Groups
- Sports Teams
- Freelance
Graphic Designers are involved in designing advertisements, logos, magazines, books, web pages and multimedia design, desktop publishing, digital video editing, and computer animation.
Career Outlook
Advertising: Career Outlook
Contact Information
Hope Carroll
Director, Graphic Design
Email: Hope Carroll
Phone: 828-327-7000 x 4086
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