Communication Design
New York City College Of Technology
Degree: A.A.S.
Degree: A.A.S.
The AAS degree program in Communication Design provides students with a solid foundation in the theory and current practices of the Communication Design profession and a grounding in general education. Students explore visual expression through a range of courses in figure drawing, design and color, typography, photography and web design. The program prepares students to continue on to upper-level course work and specialization in the design field. Graduates have a broad knowledge of the design profession, a solid foundation in liberal arts and sciences and a well-rounded portfolio. They are prepared to assist art directors and designers in entry-level positions in Communication Design.
New York City, a leading center of communication design in the United States with over 2,000 advertising agencies, design studios, publishing and new media companies, offers graduates many possibilities for full-time or free-lance employment in the field. Many graduates have gone on to earn baccalaureate and graduate degrees in the fields of advertising design, graphic design, fine arts and art education.