• City College graphic design students consistently win local, national and international design competitions for graphics, advertising, and packaging and students' work featured in top design publications like HOW and PRINT.
• Professional portfolios prepared by each design student are critiqued by 45 top design professionals and universities.
• Student internships at local design firms offered through the program often lead to jobs upon graduation.
• The design faculty includes working professional designers and visiting guest lecturers who teach students the most up- to-date design techniques and tips.
• Students can meet local design professionals through the City College student chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Artists.
• Enrollment fees are lowest of any college, university or technical school in California.

The City College Graphic Design program teaches students the meaning and power of graphic symbols and words and the international language of visual images. Graphic artists use both traditional methods and state-of-the-art computer technology to solve graphic design problems. Graphic design courses include Basic Design, Typography, Production Art, Page Layout, Computer Illustration, Logo & Packaging, Freelance Business Practices and Portfolio. Certificate and Associate degree programs are available.

Excellent Opportunities for Men and Woman:
Graphic design offers great opportunities for both men and women. Several prominent San Diego design firms are owned and operated by women.

Departmental Tips:

• Exciting jobs now exist for graphic art students trained in computer technology, especially in production, design. Internet. Web page and environmental graphics.
• Students should pick up the department packet detailing courses, certificate & degree requirements and class sequence from Rm. T-310 A or have one mailed.
• Students complete assignments in the Visual Arts and Multimedia labs using both traditional hand techniques and the latest digital computer technology.
• Students must pay all materials costs for in-class projects, final portfolios and computer printouts.

Training Available:
San Diego City College:
Professor Candice Lopez
Office: T-310-A
Telephone: (619) 388-3560

Industry Contact:
American Institute of Graphic Arts - AIGA
http://www.aiga.org
 

Candice Lopez, | Phone: 619-388-3560, | T-310-A