Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at Quincy University 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 Illinois colleges that offer graphic design program.

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Quincy University

2719 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL

About
Quincy University, located in Quincy, Illinois, was founded in 1860 by Franciscan monks from Germany, calling the school St. Francis Solanus College. The school received its official charter in 1973. The school, having proved effective in the training of priests, changed its name again in 1917 to Quincy College and Seminary, reflecting its religious and academic commitments. The school admitted women for the first time in 1932, and by 1970's the school closed the seminary portion of the school in favor of a liberal arts academic curriculum, resulting in a name change to Quincy College. By the 1980 serious consideration was given to graduate study programs being introduced, and by 1993 the school had implemented such programs resulting in a  final name change to Quincy university.

Academics
Quincy University offers a number of programs at the undergraduate level that allow students to choose which one is best suited to their academic and professional goals. Bachelor degree programs typically take four years to complete, resulting in an undergraduate degree that may be used to pursue work opportunities or continue their education toward a graduate program. There are four graduate level programs having separate requirements for admission, including having earned an undergraduate degree.

Programs offered include:

• Elementary Education
• Accounting
• Nursing
• History
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Quincy University must submit a completed application, transcripts of previous schools, and standardized test scores. Quincy has no minimum requirements for admission, instead utilizing the application and other information provided to make a decision regarding admission on a student by student basis. Admitted students will be provided information regarding registration, tuition dues, housing and other relevant information as soon as the decision is rendered.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Financial aid 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. Quincy University 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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $93760
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $58330
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $81590

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $68740

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).