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Art & Design Degrees and Programs Offered in California (CA)


From feature films to multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns, the art and design industry in California serves high-stake clients. Hollywood's computer animation business is booming with the increase in animated 3D films, and design career opportunities in Silicon Valley range from start ups to Fortune 500 companies.

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Formal training that leads to art and design degrees in California can help you enter the job market with confidence. Take a look at the 2009 mean annual wages for a few popular art and design-related careers in the state, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

  1. Art Directors: $105,040
  2. Multi-Media Artists and Animators: $76,010
  3. Graphic Designers: $57,180
  4. Artists and Related Workers, All Other: $53,860

While no training program can guarantee a particular job or salary, formal training can boost your resume, enhance your portfolio, and help you compete in the booming California art and design industry. Earning one of the available art and design degrees in California can be your ticket to a career expecting significant growth. Between 2008 and 2018, the California Employment Development Department projects 1,560 new careers for graphic designers and 4,680 new careers for art and design workers every year.

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University of Phoenix

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has locations nationwide, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal and sooner than you might think.



Programs Offered:-
  • BS in Communication/Journalism
DeVry University

DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.



Programs Offered:-
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development
The Art Institutes

 

Your creativity is a big part of who you are and where you're going. To take it, and your future, as far as you want, you need an education that's focused on developing your talents and putting you on the path toward the creative career that stirs your imagination.



Programs Offered:-
  • Graphic Design (AS)
  • Design & Technical Graphics (BS)
  • Graphic Design (BS)
  • Graphic & Web Design (BS)
  • Game Art & Design (BS)
Westwood College
Westwood College is dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge, skills and training needed for meaningful employment. Through education, we create opportunities, change lives and impact futures.

Programs Offered:-
  • Graphic Design (A)
  • Graphic Design: Major in Animation (B)
  • Graphic Design: Major in Game Art (B)
California College San Diego
California College San Diego (CCSD) offers degree programs in Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Technology and Networking, Computer Programming, and Computer Science. Online programs are offered by our affiliated college, Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake City/Murray.

Programs Offered:-
  • Graphic Arts (BS)
  • Graphic Arts (AAS)
  • Graphic Arts - Information Design (BS)
  • Web Design and Development (BS)
Intercoast Colleges
Get your career started with Intercoast Colleges. We offer a number of certificate programs in a variety of fields, including medical, allied health, massage therapy, nursing, and electrical training.

Programs Offered:-
  • Multimedia Specialist
ABCO Technology
ABCO Technology is engaged in the business of providing job training for all types of applications and software used in the real-world job environment. We offer small classes, hands-on training, individualized instruction, and job placement for students in all areas of information technology.

Programs Offered:-
  • Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing
  • Animation
  • Design
  • Multimedia and Design
  • Multimedia
Platt College
Turn your talents into a career. Nationally recognized and accredited Platt College offers degree programs in Graphic Design, Multimedia, IT Networking and Paralegal.

Programs Offered:-
  • Graphic Design Diploma
  • Graphic Design Associate of Arts Degree
International Academy of Design and Technology
Start planning for your future. No matter what you want to achieve in your career, the International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago can help.

Programs Offered:-
  • Graphic Design
Laurus College
Get started on your career with Laurus College. We offer programs for careers in the computer and information technology, web design, business, and medical billing fields.

Programs Offered:-
  • 3D Animation Certificate Program
  • Web Design Certificate Program