Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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 York colleges that offer graphic design program.

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SUNY College of Technology at Canton (SUNY Canton)

10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY

Established in 1906, SUNY Canton started as the first post-secondary, two-year college in New York until it was designated as the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Technology at Canton. The population of this college is demographically diverse with international students from different countries. Such diversity fosters a unique academic and cultural learning experience for the students.

The campus is situated in semi-rural area near the Grasse River and downtown Canton occupying a 555-acre land comprised of twenty buildings with specialized labs, residential facilities and various college centers. Several athletic facilities such as the ice arena, lap pool, field house, fitness center, turf field and running trails can also be found on this campus.

As preparation for professional career or higher educational pursuit, SUNY Canton offers 23 Bachelor's degrees, 22 Associates degrees and 7 one-year professional certificate programs. These programs fall into any of the three distinct schools: Canino School of Engineering Technology; School of Business and Liberal Arts; and School of Health, Science and Criminal Justice. Eight Bachelor’s degrees and 190 courses are offered online.

SUNY Canton utilizes a ladder curriculum for all its academic programs to allow students to gain initial credits for a four-year baccalaureate degree. Through the Associated Colleges agreement, students can transfer to Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University and SUNY Potsdam. 

This college is active in athletics and many of its students are involved in sports but apart from athletics, SUNY Canton students can also participate in other recreational activities and organizational projects. They may also opt to join numerous organizations and clubs that fit their personality and interest.

Admissions http://www.canton.edu/admissions/

Academics http://www.canton.edu/academics/

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY Canton offers a bachelor's degree program in graphic design.

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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).