Advertising, Design and Illustration - College of DuPage

Advertising, Design and Illustration from College of DuPage is a Campus Associate Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Every successful business uses the services of advertising agencies, graphic designers, and illustrators to promote and inform in today's global economy. Graduates of the Advertising, Design and Illustration degree programs find work in advertising agencies, design studios, in-house corporate design/promotion departments, or as freelancers, handling a variety of creative projects and campaigns. Recent studies indicate that the outlook for advertising, graphic design and related activities is excellent. The field is considered to be one of the top 25 occupational choices. MAJOR EMPLOYMENT AREAS Advertising Design and Illustration Program Graphic Designer Web Designer Creative Director Art Director Illustrator Senior Designer Package Designer Layout Artist Computer Artist PROGRAM INFORMATION Marketability is determined by the creativity and quality of work exhibited in the graduate's portfolio. The Advertising, Design and Illustration program at College of DuPage guides students toward building a successful portfolio. The program serves high school graduates, persons seeking to make career changes, professionals who are upgrading or adding to their job skills, and those who seek personal enrichment by developing their artistic talents. Students who complete an Associate in Applied Science degree can seek immediate employment or can continue their education by taking advantage of articulation agreements with Columbia College in Chicago, or Robert Morris College in Chicago and Aurora. These agreements allow students to begin their studies at College of DuPage and complete a bachelor's degree at one of these well-respected schools. Advertising, Design and Illustration coursework includes study in graphic design , illustration, typography, web design and advertising. Great facilities such as Macintosh-equipped computer design studios, with the latest design and illustration software and color printers, allow students to develop professional quality portfolios. With great curriculum, award-winning teachers and great facilities, Advertising, Design and Illustration is among the best in community college graphic design programs in the Midwest. View more details on College of DuPage . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.