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Everything is designed, few things are designed well.
The Graphic Arts program at LCACTC is designed for students who are interested in expressing themselves visually and digitally. It is impossible to go through a day without seeing countless combinations of words and images on DVD covers, in magazines, on billboards, online, and even inside your kitchen cabinets! In this class students will learn about graphic design principles, creative and expressive typography, page layout, and digital image manipulation through the completion of both print and multimedia based assignments. Industry standard software Adobe Creative Suite will be used for all class projects.
You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. – Maya Angelou
Equipment and Software
Our state-of-the-art graphic arts lab consists of Apple computers using the latest Apple operating software, along with the Adobe Creative Suite CC.
- Adobe InDesign CC
- Adobe Photoshop CC
- Adobe Illustrator CC
- Adobe Bridge CC
- Adobe Acrobat DC
Projects
- Posters
- Vinyl Decals
- Banners
- Logos
- T-shirts
- Wall Graphics
- Digital image manipulation
- Magazine layout
- Business Cards
Certifications: Students taking Graphic Arts will earn ACA certification. The Adobe Certified Associate certification gives students basic, entry-level skills in digital communication, creation and design using various Adobe software.
Post Secondary Institutions: Typically students who choose higher education in graphic design will have more employment opportunities with higher salaries. There are numerous colleges and universities that offer graphic design degrees. A few are listed below:
- Crowder College
- Kansas City Art Institute
- Missouri State University
- Missouri Western State University
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Ozarks Technical Community College
- University of Central Missouri
Careers: There are many employment opportunities as a graphic designer including advertising, publishing and specialized design services, as well as in the growing field of website design and internet advertising. Being able to create work for both print and online media can help improve your employment opportunities. Some students are able to gain employment after graduation, and many choose to pursue higher education in graphic design.
- Freelance Graphic Designer $44,830
- Multimedia Artist/Animator $64,470
- Web Developer $63,160
- Commercial Designer $62,370
- Marketing Manager $100,570
- Art Director $80,000
Linn County Area Career and Technical Center
124 Pershing Dr• Brookfield, MO 64628
phone: 660-258-2682 • email: twasham@brookfieldr3.org
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