Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at City College of San Francisco prepares students for careers as a package designer, creative director, strategic branding director, visual designer, and more. The program focuses on applying artistic and computer techniques to interpret technical and commercial concepts. Program courses include: computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concept sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills, and commercial art business operations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer graphic design program.

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City College of San Francisco

7518 Baird Way, Citrus Heights, CA

City College of San Francisco is a two-year community college. It consists of eleven campuses; the Ocean Avenue campus being the primary. It is the second largest collegiate institution overall and the largest junior and community college in the US. Its motto: The truth shall make you free.

History

City College of San Francisco was founded in 1935. The Ocean Ave. Campus opened its doors in 1940. It established the first Women's Studies program in the US and was the first educational institution to offer aircraft mechanics training for women. In 1936, the hotel and restaurant management programs were established. City College of San Francisco has the oldest program that emphasizes the culinary arts. The school has a specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

Academics

City College of San Francisco campuses include:

• Airport Campus
• Castro/Valencia Campus
• Alemany Campus
• Ocean Campus Main
• China/North Beach Campus
• Evans Campus
• Downtown Campus
• Mission Campus
• John Adams Campus
• Fort Mason Art Center
• Southeast Campus

Schools

City College of San Francisco is comprised of several schools, including:

• School of Business
• School of Behavioural and Social Sciences
• School of Science and Math
• School of Health and Physical Education
• School of Liberal Arts
• School of International Education and ESL
• School of Applied Sciences and Technology

Honors Program

The City College of San Francisco offers the Honors Program in order to provide high achieving and high potential students with great opportunities, including:

• Honors Courses and Events
• Transfer Priority
• Honors Degree Designation

The honors courses include enriched curriculum in either honors contracts or specific sections of core transfer courses. Honor students may look forward to participating in honors programs in a variety of colleges and universities.

Student Life

There are a wide variety of activities for students at City College of San Francisco, including:

• Campus Ministries
• Opera
• Drama
• Radio station
• Musical theatre
• Symphony orchestra
• Student government
• Television station
• Jazz band
• Literary magazine
• Dance and Film Society

There are eight Associated Students Council and over 80 student organizations and clubs within the College.

Athletics

Intercollegiate athletics are offered for both men and women. Teams include:

• Basketball
• Baseball
• Cross country
• Soccer
• Badminton
• Soccer
• Football
• Softball
• Tennis
• Judo

Student Activities Office

Services for students of City College of San Francisco offer the following:

• Associate Students
• Family Resource Center
• Intercollegiate Athletics
• Inter-Club Council
• Women's Resource Center
• Queer Resource Center
• Student Leadership
• Student Union
• Students Supporting Students
• Multi-Cultural Center

Community

There are literally hundreds of things to see and do in San Francisco. Take a ride on a trolley or the cable cars for stunning views of the city. Visit Union Square, which was one of San Francisco's original parks and is now surrounded by hotels and elegant shops. Take a stroll down Lombard Street just below Hyde Street for a "crooked" walking experience.

If you enjoy stunning views, see the city and the bay from Coit Tower. For a cultural experience, visit Chinatown and explore the alleys and shops.

Of course everyone should see and walk on The Golden Gate Bridge. The architecture is amazing and it's an experience you'll never forget.

There are many free venues in San Francisco. Some are only free on certain days of the month, while others are continually free. These include:

• Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
• Fort Point National Historic Site
• California Academy of Sciences
• Chinese Culture Center
• San Francisco Fire Museum
• National Maritime Museum.

Be sure to check for free drama performances and concerts in the area. These are especially popular during summer.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. City College of San Francisco has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Art Directors

Description

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, art directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $88390

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $67570

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).