Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at Manchester 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer graphic design program.

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Manchester Community College

379 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH

About
Manchester Community College, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been in operation since 1945 where it was originally named State Trade School at Manchester with the original purpose of providing career training to returning servicemen from World War II. Over the years the school has evolved and grown, changing location and name to better reflect the schools role in the community and offerings. Currently the school enrolls over 3000 students and provides them with a quality education.

Academics
Manchester Community College offers academic transfer opportunities and career training programs. Academic transfer allows students to earn credits towards a bachelor's degree, fulfilling the requirements of the freshman and sophomore years, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years. Career training programs prepare students for entry into the workforce in a given area of expertise, giving students the skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the required duties of an entry level position upon completion of the program.

Programs offered include:

• Interior Design
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Accounting
• Medical Assisting

Admissions and Financial Aid
Manchester Community College is public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual that wishes to attend to do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission. Students should provide transcripts and test scores and may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in orientation and a meeting with an academic advisor are also encouraged.

Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine the student's monetary needs and aid program eligibility. Aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships and must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

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).