Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at John Wood Community College prepares students for careers as a package designer, creative director, strategic branding director, visual designer, and more. The program focuses on applying artistic and computer techniques to interpret technical and commercial concepts. Program courses include: computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concept sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills, and commercial art business operations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer graphic design program.

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John Wood Community College (JMLS)

315 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL

About
John Wood Community College, located in Quincy, Illinois, was founded in 1974 and is one of the 48 schools the comprise the Illinois Community College System. The school began operation in 1975 to an initial enrollment of 668 students. The school initially lacked its own location, utilizing courses from other colleges to give credit for its students until 1991, when the school purchased buildings to house classes. By 1996 the school had purchased 155 acres in Quincy to permanently house the school do to increased enrollment and the need for new facilities.

Academics
As a comprehensive community college JWCC offers students a variety of program options that allow for academic transfer or career training. Students pursuing academic transfer will complete a curriculum that covers the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earning a bachelor's degree. Career training programs offer an education that takes between one and two years to complete and provides education and skill development in high demand field for the purposes of employment after graduation. Students graduating from such a program will earn a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Animal Science
• Culinary Arts
• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
John Wood Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual that interested in attending to do so by completing an application and paying fees. Students should be 18 years of age or older, or have a high school diploma, as well as supply previous transcripts and test scores if available. A meeting with a counselor is encouraged prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and awarded based on need as determined by the applicants Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. John Wood Community College offers an associate's degree program in graphic design.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Art Directors

Description

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, art directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $93760
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $58330
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $81590

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $68740

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).