Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at College for Creative Studies 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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College for Creative Studies (CCS)

39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI

College for Creative Studies, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Detroit, MI, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. About 1,400 students enroll at CCS yearly.

Areas of study offered at CCS include but are not limited to:

• Industrial Design
• Graphic Design
• Animation
• Illustration
• Photography

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school score in a range of 19 to 26 on the ACT exam. Approximately 40% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 39% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at collegeforcreativestudies.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $36,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,400 per year. Some students at CCS may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students who wish to see more about College for Creative Studies may check out their website at http://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

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

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

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $61310

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).