Good Graphic Design Schools
- Attending a top graphic design school can be a big help to your career.Paints: in a workshop of the artist image by vin5 from Fotolia.com
The technological advances of the past few decades have drastically changed the field of graphic design. Designers have gone from doing everything by hand to relying on computer programs to finish and submit their work. As the number of prospective students looking to enter the field of graphic design increases, the competition for employment will become more intense and a degree from a top graphic design school could be what sets one prospect apart from another. - The Art Institutes is one of the top graphic design schools in the U.S. With campuses in close to 40 locations, plus an online campus, if you're looking to study graphic design, you'll find a campus to suit your needs. The Art Institutes offer degrees at the associate and bachelor levels. Students benefit from highly skilled instructors who offer real-world experience, the most recent technology available and career services programs to aid in job searches. Tuition and fees are approximately $45,000 for an associate's degree and $90,000 for a bachelor's degree. Financial aid options are available.
The Art Institutes International
888-624-0300
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Default.aspx - If you're looking for a student-centered experience, the International Academy of Design & Technology is a perfect choice. The instructors at the Academy are very hands-on and highly skilled professionals in the field of graphic design. Their main objective is to ensure that students use their creativity to the fullest while preparing them for the outside world. Two programs of study are offered, an associate's program as well as a bachelor's program. Prospective students have the opportunity to choose from 11 campuses throughout the U.S. Total tuition costs average $35,000 for an associate's degree and $69,000 for a bachelor's degree. The school does offer financial aid options for those who qualify.
International Academy of Design & Technology - The Academy
5104 Eisenhower Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33634
888-315-6111
http://www.academy.edu/ - If you seek a smaller, more relaxed environment for your studies, you should consider Watkins College of Art, Design and Film located in Nashville, Tenn. The school has a small student body of approximately 400 per year with a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, making the learning experience very personal and rewarding. The university offers bachelor's degree programs in both fine arts and arts, and allows dual enrollment for high schools seniors looking to get an early start on college. Tuition averages approximately $19,000 per year and there's a financial aid office on campus to assist students in determining how to fund their education.
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film
2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
615-383-4848
http://www.watkins.edu/
