| Visual Imaging and Design
Technology is the business of preparing artwork to sell products
or services - usually
allied closely to the fields of advertising or printing. Some of
the jobs in graphic imaging are in advertising, layout, graphic
or packaging design, and computer graphics. BCTC’s course
is designed to teach skills in creating visual images and utilizing
artist’s media such as sketch or layout pencils, design markers,
inks and computer software for layout, illustration or design.
In this program, you will prepare design and advertising projects
from the idea stage through to camera ready mechanicals or
files while working closely with photography and production
students. You will complete a portfolio which will help you
obtain a co-op job or placement for additional training
and education.
What
you will need
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team
Communication skills
Problem solving/
troubleshooting
skills
Ability to work under pressure
Artistic ability/creativity
Analytical skills
Patience
Credits
you can earn
Berks Technical Institute
7.5 credits (maximum)
Antonelli Institute
3 credits (maximum)
Central Pennsylvania
College
6 credits (maximum)
Pennsylvania College
of Technology
12 credits (maximum)
Pennsylvania School of Art
and Design
3 credits (maximum)
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| What
you will learn
Introduction to
visual imaging
and
design
Fundamentals of illustration
Principles of graphic design
Electronic illustration
(Adobe Illustrator)
Principles of color
Processes of image manipulation
(Adobe Photoshop)
Fundamentals of page layout
(QuarkXPress)
Web design
Employment
skills
details
Career
possibilities
Desktop
Publisher
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Artist
Web Page Designer
Career possibilities with additional education
Creative Illustrator
Display Designer
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Designer
Packaging Designer
Technical Illustrator
Earning potential
Designer
$11,300-47,000/year |