Graphic Art & Design
If you have a knack for design and computers, a graphic design program allows you to create websites, logos, and magazine covers in the latest digital design programs.
Graphic design is the art of painting with keystrokes and a mouse instead of a canvas and a paintbrush. Graphic artists are the designers that create magazine covers, websites, fliers, newsletters, logos, advertisements and more. Whether you work for yourself, a design firm or a corporation, you will be creating and delivering messages in visual form. The average salary of a graphic designer is between $30,600 and $53,310, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graphic art and design classes often include a study of liberal arts and will prepare you for the career world. Graphic arts programs typically include classes in typography, color and composition, drawing board skills, branding and identity. Master current design programs used in the industry including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and more.
Similar areas of artistic design executed on a computer include web design, computer aided design or (CAD), digital art and design, commercial art, and advertising and design.