Why Choose NPC's Computer Graphic Design?
Are you creative with a good eye for detail? Do you have computer aptitude and the ability to communicate well? If so, these can be the groundwork for an exciting career in computer graphic design.
The graphic design field is an enjoyable and rewarding area in which to work and has become an established field within the computer sciences. Film and publishing industries are no longer the only major sources of employment. Due to the ever-growing Internet, a boom in mobile device applications, gaming, and the increasingly interactive requirements of enterprises in the global marketplace, there is an exploding need for specialists in the computer graphics field.
About Our Program
The NPC Graphic Design program recognizes the increasing demand for workers in this field by offering a flexible degree incorporating technical skills in programming in general and graphics in particular.
The courses provide foundational skills in art, drawing and basic design as well as training with software packages typically used by the artists and designers who work in computer graphics. The computer science aspects of the program ensure that graduates are knowledgeable in the basic core technical competencies required to work in the field of computer information systems.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities in the computer graphics area is expected to grow due to the explosion of interactive media. However, competition for jobs will be keen, with an edge going to those with design training and animation experience. Median entry-level salaries in the field average about $26,000. After a few years of experience, most computer graphic specialists can earn about $44,000 a year with top salaries exceeding $85,000. (Figures from www.schools in the USA.com, 6/11)
Contact Us
Career & Technical Education Division
Silver Creek Campus -- Snowflake/Taylor
Student Center (SNC), room 124