Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at Jackson 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 Michigan colleges that offer graphic design program.

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Jackson College

100 E. 8th Street, Suite 260, Holland, MI

Currently known as Jackson College or JC, Jackson Community College began as a junior college in the late 1920's. Its establishment as a community college occurred in the 1960's, influenced by the increasing need to accommodate higher enrollment rates and provide more programs. The JC main campus now occupies at least 500 acres in the city of Jackson. Off-campus sites are located in the cities of Adrian (JC @ LISD TECH) and Hillsdale (Clyde E. LeTarte Center), in addition to the Jackson Flight Center and the North Campus - both in Jackson, MI as well.

JC offered an additional two bachelor degree programs in mid-2013, prompting the name change from “Community College” to just “College”. Academic degrees and certifications may be obtained via courses under the following fields (as listed on their website):

• Health Sciences
• Human Services
• Arts & Communications
• Natural Resources & Agriscience
• Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
• Engineering/Manufacturing & Technology

Of around 7,000 members of the student population, some are pursuing either continuing education, skills training, personal enrichment, and other similar programs. Online learners have a diverse catalog of courses to choose from too; such as, classes in Accounting, Business Writing, Teaching and Education, Database Management, Computer Programming, among others. Youth-oriented activities during the summer are also available via the Kids College Program which has its own set of scholarship grants.

The Jets are at the heart of sports and athletics in JC. They train and compete in various men's and women's events for basketball, baseball, golf, volleyball, cross country, and soccer.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $85150

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

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $41670

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).