The role of technology in communication is essential to society, industry, and education. The Graphic Arts program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields including television, film, web, print-based design, and many other fields.

The US Department of Labor classifies graphic designers with visual artists and predicts this field will have employment growth faster than the average through 2008. This outlook is especially good for those involved with computer graphics, for as this area advances, there will be a continued need for well-trained individuals. According to the Department of Labor, an average salary ranges from $30,000 to $66,000. Graphic Arts, as a profession, offers considerable options for you.

As Mount Marty College graduates, students will be prepared for entry into graduate school in Graphic Design or other communication programs, as well as the following careers:

• Art Director
• Camera Operator
• Cartoonist
• Commercial Designer
• Desktop Publishing
• Digital Imaging
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Graphical User Interface
• Information Architect
• Interface Designer
• Production Artist
• Sound Engineer
• Technical Producer
• Video Editor
• Web Content Engineer
• Web Designer
• Web Master
• Web Writer

Note: Some of these career opportunities may require additional schooling or training.