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The Program
The Graphic Design Program at Villa provides the professional skills necessary to prepare the student for employment or transfer in utilizing both traditional and electronic means.
Technical and aesthetic aspects of the design process are examined and developed using state-of-the-art computer equipment and software. To meet current industry standards, special emphasis is paid to multimedia and interactive design. Web-site development is also investigated.
Conceptual problem solving will be explored through studies in graphic design fundamentals, typography, digital imaging, computer design as well as a wide variety of art electives to enhance student skills.
Students will be well-rounded in print media using both conventional and electronic methods of problem solving to assure success upon graduating from our program.
The Requirements
Course requirements within the area of concentration for the Graphic Design Program are 39 credit hours:
- Design I ART 101
- Design II ART 103
- Drawing I ART 104
- Drawing II or Painting I ART 105 or ART 106
- Internship I ART 109
- Fundamentals of Graphic Design GRA 103
- Typography GRA 106
- Professional Practices and Advanced Processes GRA 207
- Visual Communications GRA 221
- Print and New Media Concepts
GRA 222
- Intro to Web Design GRA 240
- Introduction to Photography PHO 101
- Photo Imaging and Design PHO 201
Select one (1):
- Drawing II ART 105
- Intermediate Photography PHO 102
- Introduction to Printmaking ART 230
- Painting I ART 106
- Painting II ART 210
- Three-Dimensional Design ART 206
Liberal Arts
The liberal arts core, a combination of humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, essential to a solid career foundation, is required in all degree programs.
The liberal arts core for Graphic Design majors is 22 credit hours.
Employment Opportunities
“Villa’s Graphic Design instructors did an outstanding job preparing me for the professional world. I was able to stay competitive and get hired over four year students for my current position as Retail Production Specialist.” - DeAnna K. Patterson, Chase Design, Inc.
'Graphic Design graduates enter a diverse employment arena. Opportunities include positions in commercial printing, production houses, advertising agencies, publishing companies, product and packaging design firms, corporate design departments and multi-media related facilities.
Companies that Hired our recent Graphic Design Students included:
Deni/Keystone
Neon Entertainment
Eastco Multimedia
Fisher Price
Gateway Printing
Metro Group
Colour Tech Marketing
Special Program Notes
Graphic Design students participate in a cooperative education internship to gain valuable hands-on work experience prior to entering the work force.
Villa’s strong emphasis on innovative thinking combined with a thorough understanding of design theory provides students with the greatest potential for success in this exciting and rapidly expanding field.
Villa’s Graphic Design Program is an award winning program. Competing against other area colleges and universities, Villa is proud to acknowledge that we are the only two-year institution to take top honors in design and publication categories on both a local and national level.
In addition, the student work is featured annually in the campus gallery.
Graphic Design students are required to develop an electronic portfolio of selected design pieces used to accompany their final resume and portfolio package. This impressive addition provides potential employers with an overview of the student, and further reinforces their technical design skills.
Villa Maria College has an agreement allowing Erie I BOCES Graphic Design graduates to receive advanced placement in Villa’s associate degree program.
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