Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at Cloud County Community College 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 Kansas colleges that offer graphic design program.

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Cloud County Community College

Also known as Central Christian College

1200 S Main, McPherson, KS

About
Cloud County Community College, located in Concordia, Kansas, was founded in 1965. The school was located at a temporary campus for three years, followed by moving to its permanent location. In 1997 the school added a second campus in junction city to expand its service area and provide a wider variety of services and programs to residents. Cloud County Community College offers student housing opportunities, which is rare among two year institutions.

Academics
Cloud County Community College offers a variety programs that allow for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to enter the workforce as a professional. Such programs take between one and two years to complete, and result in a certificate or associate degree.

Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Communications
• Early Childhood Education
• Graphic Design
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, students who meet the minimum requirements for admissions will be admitted upon completion of the admissions process. Though not required for admissions, students are encouraged to take the ACT exam, with those who score a 26 or higher eligible for the ACT scholarship. Students must also supply their transcripts prior to enrollment.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may be required to provide additional financial information prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure the accuracy of the information on the FAFSA.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cloud County Community College has offered the following programs for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (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

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

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).