Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Enter the new world of design. Exciting advancements in the field of graphic arts has opened up a world full of possibilities for those who are serious about turning their talent into a career. The Graphic Design Program at Briarcliffe College - Patchogue incorporates hands-on design skills, business knowledge and industry-current technology applications that can help open doors to a world of possibilities.

The Briarcliffe - Patchogue Graphic Design degree program is designed to broaden the student's graphic design career choice, help them gain new insights and develop their portfolios as they explore the conceptualization skills and production tools they will need to produce professional-level work and products. The program is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of industries such as advertising, magazine design and commercial illustration. Graduates of the Graphic Design Program* have pursued careers as:

• Graphic Designer
• Self-employed Freelancer
• Web Designer
• Technician
• Visual Communications Design
• Manager and Assistant Manager

Why Choose Briarcliffe College - Patchogue for your Graphic Design Degree Program?

The Graphic Design degree program offers applicable skills training in today new media. In addition to traditional design skills training and a strong print media focus, the Graphic Design Program incorporates skills that are in demand in the technology industry to help prepare students for the broad options offered by today's dynamic visual communications industry:

• Multimedia, including designing interactive CD's and DVD's for promotional advertising, gaming, infomercials and corporate training
• Web design skills training in BBedit, HTML, XHTML, DHTML and CSS and Multimedia crossover with Macromedia Flash and Director
• Animation, including 3D Studio Max, Maya and Motion CaptureMotion Capture, Studio courses and game design

We offer an educational advantage. Students of the Graphic Design degree program at Briarcliffe - Patchogue can receive real-world education. We are dedicated to providing a rewarding student experience and to offering the educational advantages that can make our graduates valued members of their industry and their community.

• Credentialed faculty that include professional designers
• Motion capture courses unique to the school
• A school that values industry current technology
• Real-world experience brought to the classroom
• A focus on portfolio building
• Hands-on design projects

Let your passion lead the way to pursuing a design career! Contact us today for more information about our Graphic Design Program at Briarcliffe College - Patchogue. You can also apply online today!

* Outcomes based on graduates of an affiliated school, outcomes and titles may vary.