Graphic Design and Advertising Art
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About the Graphic Design and Advertising Art Degrees
Graphic Design
Pennsylvania College of Technology's four-year Graphic Design major emphasizes the development of students’ skills through a series of required courses and electives in the visual arts for a career in graphic design. The range of courses includes drawing, illustration, bookmaking, computer graphics, and Internet-based design.
Types of jobs might include:
- Layout artist
- Graphic designer
- Creative director for advertising agencies, publications, or electronic media
- Employment in corporate and health-service settings directing the preparation of promotional materials and in-house publications
Advertising Art
Penn College's two-year Advertising Art major prepares students for employment in advertising art and related fields or, if they choose, for continued education in baccalaureate programs. Students develop skills in drawing, design, illustration, color, typesetting, layout, and computer graphics.
Types of jobs might include:
- Advertising artist
- Layout artist
Studio Art
This major prepares students to transfer to institutions offering specialized fine arts majors and related fields. Students develop skills in the production of various art forms and in proper use of tools, equipment and materials.
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