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GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & COURSES IN CALIFORNIA (CA)
THE ART INSTITUTE IS IN LOS ANGELES, ORANGE COUNTY, SAN DIEGO, SAN FRANCISCO, AND ONLINE
There are Five Art Institute Campuses in California:
Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
2900 31st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(888) 646-4610
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Art Institute of California - Inland Empire Campus
630 East Brier Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 915-2100
Art Institute of California - Orange County
3601 W. Sunflower Avenue
Santa Ana, Orange, CA 92704
(888) 549-3055
(Advertising Arts College) Art Institute of California - San Diego
7650 Mission Valley Road
San Diego, CA 92108
(866) 275-2422
Art Institute of California - San Francisco
1170 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(888) 493-3261
The Art Institute will help you reach your creative potential. Following in the tradition of The Art Institutes, we offer you the learning environment you need to graduate to a future in the creative arts.
Acadamy of Arts University
P.O. Box 193844
San Francisco, CA 94119
Phone: 1.800.544.ARTS (2787)
Art School Offering 11 majors, including Architecture, Advertising, Computer Arts, Fashion, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Motion Pictures & Television, and Photography. The hands-on art and design courses are taught by Department Directors and a Faculty of practicing professional artists and designers who bring to the college a wealth of industry experience. Degrees offered are (Masters of Fine Arts) MFA Graphic Design, (Bachelors of Fine Arts) BFA Graphic Design, (Associates of Arts) AA Graphic Design, and an Online Award of Completion of Foundations in Graphic Design.
Art Center College of Design - Hillside Campus
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Art Center College of Design - South Campus
950 South Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
Art Center offers programs of graduate study leading to the master of fine arts degree in Film, Fine Art, and Media Design (Graphic Design and Digital Media). A master of science degree is offered in Industrial Design, which is an integrated program encompassing environmental design, product design, and transportation design. Within this department motion design, environmental graphic design, and Web/interface design have joined print and packaging— our longstanding focus—as areas of concentration and career preparation. Common to these study options is the examination of, and enthusiasm for, typography.
Berkeley University
1995 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA
(510) 642-4111
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San Francisco University - Redwood City, CA
1991 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA
(650) 363-0999
San Francisco University - San Francisco, CA
425 Market St. (corner of Fremont St.), 8th Floor,
San Francisco, CA
(415) 284-1060
UC Berkeley University - San Francisco, CA
95 Third St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 284-1081
Berkeley Degrees in Graphic & Interactive Design, Art Studies, Interior Design & Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture
Biola University- Great Art Department. BA in Art, BFA in Fine Art / Studio Art, BFA in Graphic Design, BFA in Painting, BFA in Photography, BFA in Sculpture, BS in Art, and a BS in Graphic Design
Brooks College, Sunnyville- Get your career in design started today. Located in the Sunnyvale area, Brooks College is your gateway to the world of design and technology.
Brooks Institute of Photography - Brooks Institute of Photography is a world leader in visual arts education. Brooks’ two campuses are located in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California.
Brooks College - Long Beach
4825 E Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90804
(866) 746-5711
Great programs including Animation, Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, and more. Located in Sunnyvale and Long Beach. The Graphic Design program discusses: Traditional Print Application Techniques, Designing for Corporate Entities, Typography, Publication and Packaging Design, Illustration and Animation, Web design and Multimedia. If graduating from Brooks College's Graphic Design Program, you will earn an Associates of Science Degree.
California College of Arts and Crafts
San Francisco Campus
1111 Eighth Street, San Francisco, CA 94107-2247
415.703.9500
Oakland Campus
5212 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618-1426
510.594.3600
In CCAC's design programs, you'll master the techniques of the design process as you learn to make connections—between culture and design, between yourself and the world—and then communicate them with others. Perhaps most important, you'll learn to combine critical thinking, problem solving, and personal expression in ways that allow you to communicate any idea clearly and powerfully. Graphic design students can take courses in photography, film/video, screen printing, letterpress printing, and bookbinding, among others.
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Poli Graphic Communications
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-1111
Graphic design students study a variety of subjects relevant to the field, including typography, illustration, symbology, corporate identity, design history, and computer-assisted design. Additionally, by taking advantage of course offerings in the graphic communication department, students can gain experience in print technology and a more thorough knowledge of production limitations.
California College of Communications
700 W. Hamilton Ave. Suite 210
Campbell, CA 95008
(800)843-6056
Our programs are designed for students to acquire necessary job skills to work in an ever-changing, richly diverse society. Upon completion, the students receive a diploma for each program. Receive a certificate in CAD / CADD / Drafting and a Certificate in Multimedia & Web Design. The purpose of the web design program is to provide students with necessary skills to create web pages that contain information in the form of text, graphics, multimedia, and hypertext. They will learn how to create and edit hypertext and other web conventions, protocols and etiquette
California Institute of the Arts
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
CalArts offers students the knowledge and expertise of leading professional artists and scholars and a full complement of artmaking tools. In return, it asks for the highest artistic and academic achievement. Design, Animation, New Media, you name it, they've got it.
Chico of California State University
Chico, CA 95929
(530) 898-4048
The Department of Communication Design is a designated center for excellence. The talented and experienced faculty have distinguished academic and professional reputations in their fields. All are dedicated teachers. This unique, innovative, interdisciplinary department combines several disciplines to break down the walls between different fields of study. This gives you a more complete understanding of how the field you choose fits into the wider world of communications.
Cogswell College - Degrees in Computer and Video Editing, Digital Audio Technology, Digital Motion Pictures, Digital Arts Engineering, and more.
CSULB Visual Communications Program- Visual Communications at California State University Long Beach, covers both graphic design and advertising art direction, in a balanced program. It has been ranked among the top eight of over three hundred programs in a national survey of professional designers, and was recently featured in Novum Gebrauchgrafik, a leading German design magazine. In addition to a demanding curriculum in graphics, majors in the discipline obtain a basic liberal arts education.
DAI Design and Industry- These interdisciplinary programs prepare students for careers in product design, print and digital graphic design, industrial technology, and education. DAI students choose a subject area concentration from: Print Graphic Design , Digital Media, Product Design/Development , Manufacturing Technology , Industrial Technology, and Technology Education
Design @ University of California - The University of California, Davis Design Program offers a creative, challenging, and flexible approach to the study of design with specialization in clothing and textile design, visual communication and presentation, and interior architecture.
Expression Center for New Media - Expression is a unique new media arts college. We teach and grant Bachelor degrees in 3 programs: Sound Arts; Digital Visual Media (including animation, 3D modeling and special effects); and Digital Graphic Design. We utilize the concept of Total Immersion as our teaching philosophy.
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising - a WASC accredited, co-educational, specialized, private college with campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Orange County, California. FIDM offers Associate of Arts, Professional Designation and Advanced Study Degree programs in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Fashion Merchandise Marketing, Product Development, Textile Design, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing, Theatre Costume, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Art Culture & Design, Garden Design, Film & TV Costume Design, Interactive Multimedia, Footwear Design, and Apparel Manufacturing Management.
Fresno of California State University- Our Graphic Design program places emphasis on two main areas: the concept of design as information organization, and the integration of computer technology into visual communication. By focusing on standards and skills employed in the profession of graphic design, our program prepares graduates to seamlessly enter the field. We encourage and assist students in finding internships in the profession.
Fullerton of California State University- The department encourages each student to develop a philosophical and personal direction while focusing on a specialization that meets the needs of today's complex mix of art and technology.
Humboldt State University - The studio art curriculum is a varied program which includes innovative courses in Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Jewelry, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Lithography, Graphic Design, Gallery Methods.
Laguna College of Art and Design- LCAD offers two accredited programs: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – for which the baccalaureate degree is granted. Certificate– for which the professional certificate is awarded. A Bachelor of Fine Arts or Certificate can be obtained in the following majors: Drawing and Painting – through the School of Fine Arts. Graphic Design – through the School of Visual Communication. Illustration – through the School of Visual Communication. Animation – through the School of Visual Communication.
LMU Graphic Design - Students who elect a Graphic Arts emphasis proceed to develop those skills that have a specifically commercial application. The career outlook for students of all areas of visual communication is very encouraging. A Graphic Arts student at Loyola Marymount can expect to develop a wide range of skills including design, illustration, lettering and typography. They will also become familiar with printing processes and basic computer techniques.
MT. Sierra College - Great courses. You can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Effects & Digital Video, Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts and Design, and Game Arts and Design.
Otis College of Art and Design - Otis prepares diverse students of art and design to enrich our world through their creativity, their skill, and their vision. Everything from toy design to Fine Arts.
Platt College - Degrees available in graphic design, digital video production, multimedia / animation design, web design, and multimedia design.
Riverdale of University of California- The Art Department offers a wide range of traditional and contemporary art practices. Students are encouraged to explore and develop their individual talents and skills alongside our faculty.
Sacramento of California State University- Degrees in graphic design, interior design, and Photography.
San Jose State University - The Graphic Design Program combines problem-solving skills, planning and analysis with inovative form as a means to sucessful visual communcations. Emphasis is placed on conceptual message development and fundamental theory rather than vocational training.
SDSU School of Art T - The Graphic design area is committed to the development of the aware, learned, liberally educated professional who will assume a leadership role in the field of graphic design, advertising, public relations and as owner-operators of their own studios. OR OTHER ART STUDIES AT SDSU
Silicon Valley College- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design and Visualization, an Associates in Applied Science, a Certificate in Computer Graphics Specialist, a Computer Graphics Designer Certificate, and more.
University of the Pacific - The B.F.A. degree for Graphic Design is awarded upon successful completion of 42 units from the College of the Pacific's General Education Program...
Westwood College Anaheim- (OF LOS ANGELES) (OF LONG BEACH) Your future in technology starts right here. The Anaheim, CA campus of Westwood College is committed to student success.
California Design College - Find yourself in a creative career at California Design College, one of over 30 Art Institutes located in major cities across North America. We’ll help take you there with a real-world, hands-on education in Design
International Academy of Design and Technology - Sacramento - students can enjoy an interactive learning experience in programs such as fashion design and marketing, visual communication, and interior design.
American Inter-Continental University in Los Angeles - specializes in career-oriented training for business degrees. Our staff and faculty are dedicated to helping you gain the skills you need to be successful. AIU-Los Angeles offers small class sizes, which means that you get individualized attention from instructors
Brooks College - offers technical career programs in business, design and technology. Earn your Associate degree in as little as two-years. Brooks even has internship and job placement assistance
Brooks College in Sunnyvale, Silicon Valley area - offers students exciting cultural, educational and recreational opportunities. Earn degrees in business, fashion and technology
Brooks Institute of Photography - has had a philosophy of learn by doing. Hands-on programs in photography and visual arts provide students an array of artistic, business, and technical skills that will help them enjoy successful careers
Academy of Art University - Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is the largest private art and design school in the nation. Offering accredited AA, BFA, and MFA degrees, certificate and pre- college programs
New York Film Academy - Join the next generation of filmmakers and actors at one of the most innovative and dynamic film schools and acting schools in the world. New York Film Academy offers intensive, hands-on Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Digital Video, Computer Animation, and Acting School Programs
ITT Technical Institute - We understand in today's fast paced world that you need decision making information very quickly. That's why we've created this site for you so you can easily get the information that you need to know
Columbia college Hollywood - Shoot First And Ask Questions Later! That's the Columbia College Hollywood motto. At CCH, making your own movie isn't a privilege -- it's a requirement. For over fifty years, CCH has been educating students in the various crafts of the entertainment industry
Coleman College - It was started as a school on the forefront of the technology revolution. Its founders believed that information technology would be come instrumental in the workings of government, industry, and business
Platt College San Diego - offers students programs in advanced visual technology, including graphic and multimedia design, media arts, web design, and digital video production. Courses emphasize both traditional and contemporary design skills
The Los Angeles Film School - Offers latest courses in film making
University of Phoenix - Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, the University offers more than 190 campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format available in most countries around the world
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This article was written by the very talented, Mark Misenheimer of Misenheimer Creative, Inc. Mark is an expert freelance graphic designer who has been in the design business for years. He has documented the design of a logo from start to finish in order to help other graphic designers. I know that you will learn something from this tremendous logo design article.
The Graphic Design industry is very competitive, and trust me, it can certainly get stressful and frustrating at times. However, it doesn?t always have to be that way. Here, I have broken down my design process. This is how I create my design layouts from start to finish. Basically, with some focus, structure, and a little bit of talent, creating rewarding and professional design work can be produced more efficiently and with less stress.
As a designer everyone has experienced a point where they just can no longer think of anything worth while. It?s in these situations when you have to reevaluate your perception of what works and what doesn?t. Use the following 20 tips to avoid and get through a tough designer's block.
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I have found a load of design related podcasts that I am sure will peak your interests. Just think of it as radio shows geared towards you and your love of design. You will even find Podcasts on Photoshop, Illustrator, Typography, Freelancing, as well as Web Design and Graphic Design.
I love Vector Magic, a free online vectorization tool. It is a really cool browser-based tool that can be used to turn a photograph into an illustration. It doesn't always succeed in getting that look that you might be looking for, but it does a pretty good job. I usually just use it to play around with photos to see what Vector Magic can do with it, but it also can be very useful if you want to convert a photo into an illustration. I started to wonder how many other vectorization tools and software packages there were out there and I was surprised to find out that there are a ton o them. Basically, most of these tools turn Raster / Bitmap / Photo Images into Line Art / Illustrations / Vector Art.
I am in love with vector shapes right now. I think they are so handy to have around when you are building a site. The way that you can stretch vectors without creating jaggy edges, makes them incredibly useful. Most of the time I just land up breaking them apart to use a curve that I like. I also love using them for as badges or buttons on web sites. I have collected a huge selection of free custom Photoshop shapes. If you download every single one of these, there are probably close to 15,000 free Adobe Photoshop shapes. There are more to come in Part II. Enjoy.
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Apr 26Podcast for Freelance Graphic Designers
Lindsay Marsh, owner of Marsh Graphic Design has created several audio and video podcasts she calls the Freelancer. They cover various topics related to the freelance graphic designer. She plans on doing these pretty regularly and from what we see there is a lot of potential here. I suggest you check them out. The [...]
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Web Design for Motor Sports Community
Describe your project in as much detail as possible: building a motor sports community. The site will have members profiles, blogs, photos they can post, classifieds, an event calendar, forms, artic? Client is in , IA
Website Redesign for Online Market
We are an online supermarket, located in Europe, and have a functioning website. The design of the site is fine and we`re quite happy with our logo and some of the design concepts. However, we are loo? Client is in Frederiksberg,
Need Educational Board game created and
Number of pages (approx): Need a board game and curriculum designed. Website, business cards and brochures to be created later. My Industry: Education ? Client is in Portland, OR
Design Images for Social Community Websi
We are in need of an illustrator/animator to produce images that will be used as categories headings on our new website. We will provide an attachment that will help explain what we are looking for. T? Client is in New York, NY
Website Design for Internet Music
Number of pages (approx): 9 My Industry: Music Background: White Features: Flash, wordpress blog integration, picture slide shows I would like to have a blog integrated into the site. One flash pa? Client is in New York, Ny, NY
Flex UI Designer
I am looking for a flex designer to re-do the graphical component part of our Flex application. ? Client is in Kowloon,
Redesign of Site with Interactive Functi
Number of pages (approx):? My Industry:jewelry/wholesale/retail/online only incorporate existing search engine (i will furnish) into new look, and functions, similiar to bluenile.com, or kebutler.co? Client is in Dallas, TX
Web Design: Law Enforcement
I am looking to start an informational website that would allow me to eventually expand into a search engine. I have a general idea of what it will include and am looking for design & maintenance assi? Client is in Auburn Hills, MI
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Information Site: checked Ecommerce Site: checked Flash Animation: checked I would like to creat a website for on-line shopping. Right now - I have at least 60 products. I do like qvc website. How? Client is in N. Hollywood, CA
Web Design for Two Sites
I will only require basic designs for 2 sites: Site 1 (Vacancy Portal) Site 2 (IT Company) Vacancy Portal ? Client is in , Amstedam
Website Redesign for Weddings and Events
Number of pages (approx): 5 My Industry: Weddings Local Roswell Web designers only. SStudents and beginners welcome as well. We have a website, but it needs to be redesigned. It looks very old,? Client is in Roswell, GA
Flash Design for Video
I prefer to work with designers located: denver Number of pages (approx): 8 with video inserted in flash My Industry: infrared saunas We need a video designed for our website. We have the photos th? Client is in Denver, CO
Website Redesign: Architecture Study Gui
I need someone to update and redo my website. I need to reduce the number of products on the site, increase the number of seminars listed. I would like for people to be able to order the products onli? Client is in Las Vegas, NV
Web Design for Music and Record Label
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Number of pages (approx):15 My Industry: Wholesale I need to change some of the pictures on the site as I don't carry all of the products on there any more. I want to update the text, which I will p? Client is in Wyomissing, PA