Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at Lamar 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 Texas colleges that offer graphic design program.

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Lamar University

1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX

Lamar University, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Beaumont, TX, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. About fourteen thousand students enroll at Lamar University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Lamar University offers:

• Education
• Engineering
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1250 to 1580 on the SAT and between 17 to 23 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. Approximately 50 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 53 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $8,900 and nonresidents pay $19,000 per year. Housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,400 each year. Students at Lamar University may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Lamar University Cardinals participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lamar 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

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).