Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at Kalamazoo Valley 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 Michigan colleges that offer graphic design program.

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College

1200 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI

About

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was founded in through voter action in 1966. The school serves nearly 14,000 students annually, and has grown significantly since its founding, having added programs, services and facilities as needed to meet the growing needs of the community.

KVCC manages the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and is host to the bi annual Kalamazoo Animation Festival International.  It maintains two campuses, one in Texas Charter Township and the second in downtown Kalamazoo.  KV Community College is dedicated to providing a quality education through modern programs, services, facilities and a dedicated faculty.

Academics

Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers a variety of programs that result in either career development or academic transfer. Career training and technical programs provide education in a high demand field or industry through the development of skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals.

Courses are taught in both classroom and simulated settings, with such controlled environments allowing for the development of practical experience necessary for mastering certain necessary skills. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency.

Individuals working toward academic transfer will complete the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to transfer earned credits and complete the final two years, eventually earning one's bachelor's degree.

Students transferring to public schools in Michigan will have an easier time due to agreements in place that facilitate admission if certain prerequisites are met. Individuals transferring to out of state or private schools will have to meet the varying transfer requirements of individual schools and should meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that assists in meeting such requirements.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Police Science
• Business Administration
• Graphic Design
• Education

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to apply to Kalamazoo Valley Community College must be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma. Applicants must submit a completed form, provide transcripts and test scores if available, and pay all associated fees.

Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment, curriculum and future goals.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on individual need. Students are asked to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used to determine the student's need when constructing his or her financial aid packet.

Aid must be reapplied for each academic year and should be submitted by posted dates to ensure that funds are disbursed in a timely fashion.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kalamazoo Valley Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

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

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

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).