Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at South Plains 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 Texas colleges that offer graphic design program.

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South Plains College

One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX

South Plains College is a community college located in the city of Levelland, Texas, fittingly close to the city of Lubbock to the east. SPC provides students with the perfect starting ground, and offers a very intimate setting, along with a unique opportunity to learn in a small community setting.

Because South Plains College in Levelland, Texas is more community based, students will no doubt enjoy smaller classes, and the advantages of better student/teacher interactions. Besides the benefits already mentioned, it’s worth noting that SPC’s tuition costs can’t be ignored either.

Students considering South Plains College will find a much cheaper alternative too many other local universities. With a low annual tuition rate of under $1200 a year, it’s no wonder that almost 10,000 students are currently enrolled. Even if you are from out of state, tuition costs are only about $1500.

Students can choose to major in a number of popular academic programs at SPCC, earning an associate's degree in fields including agricultural business and management, biology/biological sciences, business administration and management, communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, and many more. If you need transfer credits to attend major universities or want to attain a technical career, then SPC is a great choice.

Considering its prime location in a smaller community but with access to a major metropolitan area, students in search of off-campus extracurricular activities will find any number of entertainment options, at home or abroad, is well within reach at South Plains College.

For more information on the academic opportunities at South Plains College, please visit their website.

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $72560

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $76980

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).