Art: Graphic Design & 2D Major Sheet
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C A R E E R / T R A N S F E R C E N T E R A R T M A J O R G U I D E S H E E T W H A T I S A R T ? Art is the study of visual forms as a means of expression. Individuals can use art to express themselves in a variety of different ways such as painting, drawing, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, weaving, art history, and art therapy. Students interested in art are interested in pursuing careers in art, education, business, industry, and museum and gallery management. LAVC DEGREES & CERTIFICATES OFFERED: I N T E R E S T S ( T H I N G S Y O U Associate of Arts (AA) in Art: Graphic Design L I K E T O D O ) This major is housed under the Department of Art and is structured to prepare students for positions in the Drawing industry. Specially structured courses in applied design Popular culture and computer skills development, Portfolios are a Media requirement for both art school and university Using computers acceptance, and many of the graphic design discipline’s Working with ideas courses provide projects perfect for inclusion in those Starting up and carrying out portfolios. projects Working with forms, designs, Associate of Arts (AA) in Art: Two-Dimensional Studio and patterns This degree is housed under the Department of Art. It Self-expression allows students to pursue individual areas of special Working without a clear set interest in two-dimensional arts including Drawing, Life of directions Drawing, Watercolor, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting, and Hands-on projects Illustration. The program’s course content is composed of a range of media and subject matter geared for art majors, professionals going into Animation, Graphics, Digital Media or Set Design, and Web Design. S K I L L S ( T H I N G S Y O U W I L L L E A R N & U S E ) TRANSFER RELATED MAJORS: Imagination CSU Dominguez Hills: Art - Studio Art Creativity CSU Long Beach: Art - Graphic Design Flexibility CSU Los Angeles: Art - Graphic Design Visual Patience Communication Basic reading, writing, and Cal Poly Pomona: Visual Communication Design editing skills San Diego State University: Art - Graphic Design Strong communication skills CSU San Bernardino: Studio Art Studies Independence CSU San Luis Obispo: Art and Design - Studio Art R e v . 4 / 1 4 / 2 0 2 0 C A R E E R / T R A N S F E R C E N T E R A R T M A J O R G U I D E S H E E T EARNINGS* RELATED OCCUPATIONS Animator Animator Web Developer Web developer Art director Art Director Film & video editor Advertisement Graphic designer Graphic Designer Pre-press production Ilustrator Film & Video Editor Digital designer Set designer Art Therapist Art therapist $ $25,00 $50,00 $75,00 $100,00 0 0 0 0 0 *Earnings can vary by occupation and experience. The following are median wages as of 2018 in California based on CaliforniaCareerZone.org POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS FOR MORE INFORMATION: Advertising firms Internet and software www.lavc.edu/transfer Development companies https://www.lavc.edu/Art-Department/Programs.aspx http://www.lavc.edu/transfer/majors/default.html Internet companies www.assist.org Software development www.eureka.org Companies www.careerzone.og Department stores www.onetonline.org Publishing houses http://degrees.calstate.edu/ Web designing companies https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files Television Studios /undergraduate_majors_list.pdf This general information is provided by the LAVC Career/Transfer Center. For specific information about majors and careers please make an appointment to see a counselor either online, in person at the Counseling Department (Student Services Annex) or by phone at (818) 947-2474. Created by 2019 - 2020 Career/Transfer Center Career Guidance Counseling Assistant Interns R e v . 4 / 1 4 / 2 0 2 0.