Graphic designers study typography and visual arts.
Graphic design is the study of the historical development, creation and application of typography and visual arts. The discipline is applied across a wide range of facets of everyday life---particularly in business, industry and entertainment. The spheres of communications and media are also heavily reliant on graphic design. Several colleges and universities in Chicago offer degree programs for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the field.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers undergraduate and graduate courses in visual communication design. The school's undergraduate program places an emphasis on both physical and virtual media. Advanced undergraduate studio coursework ranges from identity and information systems design to interactive multimedia, packaging design and urban graphics. Students of the school's graduate program are offered teaching assistant internships and mentoring opportunities in the visual arts.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
37 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
312 629-6100
saic.edu
Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago's Bachelor of Fine Arts program in graphic design combines a survey of the history of art with applied technical artistic skills for both traditional and digital media. Histories surveyed included art from the stone age and the renaissance as well as the genesis of communication design. Fundamental traditional courses range from applied drawing, 2-D design, 3-D design, typography and photography. The program concludes with a senior year independent project and internship at a Chicago area design firm.
Columbia College Chicago
600 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
312-663-1600
colum.edu
The American Academy of Art
Chicago's American Academy of Art offers an undergraduate program in design that encompasses graphic design techniques with the development creative and analytical skills. Students are trained to master industry-standard graphic arts equipment and software, and work on developing sound project management skills through group projects. Coursework includes electronic imaging, visual communications, the history of graphic design and a survey of American illustration.
The American Academy of Art
332 South Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL. 60604
312-461-0600
aaart.edu
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