Become a Graphic Designer in Vienna, Virginia
Gibbs College in Vienna, VA offers two programs in Graphic Design.
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Gibbs College
1980 Gallows Road
Vienna, VA 22182
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About Gibbs College - Vienna, Virginia
Gibbs offers career-based courses of study that are taught by professional, dedicated and experienced instructors. The College committed to helping students prepare for their future. Students can benefit from an educational program that will serve as the foundation for life-long learning and professional development.
The entire staff at Gibbs College is dedicated to teaching students as individuals. The goal is to promote growth that teaches the problem solving skills necessary for continued success in the workplace. Students are encouraged to develop integrity, excellence, and confidence in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Graphic Design Programs
Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design:
This program prepares students for careers in the design and media industries. Students develop and enhance their design, drawing, and typographical skills to create professional graphic designs. Students will use computer illustration, digital imaging and digital media, prepress, editorial and publishing design, advertising techniques and environmental design to develop and refine their skills and talents. Project management, art direction, and portfolio classes help prepare students for their professional careers in the Graphic Design industry.
Some of the career-focuses courses in this program include:
- Design Fundamentals
- Digital Photography
- Interactive Media
- Principles of Marketing
- Core curriculum courses
Visual Communications:
This specialized degree program is provides students with the foundation to excel as a career professional in traditional and digital design that will help them to succeed in advertising, multimedia, publishing and printing.
This program offers:
- Hands-on skills in industry-current technology in principles of 2-D design and digital design and imaging, drawing, photography web design and animation using HTML, Dreamweaver and Flash
- Comprehensive courses from advertising to corporate communications and entertainment design
- Completion of editorial designs for inclusion in the student's portfolio
- Topics in the web and new media, print layouts and creative packaging
- Program completion in as few as 18 months
- The opportunity to express your creative side
Financial Aid
All students should have a plan for paying for their education. While some students pay the educational expenses with cash, many students use financial aid to help with college costs. Our Financial Aid staff will assist you through the financial aid application process. Gibbs College is committed to helping every student complete their financial aid plan.
Going to College in Vienna, Virginia
Vienna, Virginia, is located about 14 miles from Washington DC. This quaint small town has more than 250 years of history and in July of 2005, was listed by Money Magazine as the 4th best place to live in America. The area has an excellent public school system, and a thriving downtown with many small businesses. The Orange line of the Washington Metrorail station is just south of the city. The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Park hiking/biking trail cuts through the center of the town.
Wolf Trap, called America's National Park for the Performing Arts, is an important presence in the area. It offers a variety of artistic and education programs, and enhances the area's cultural life and offers accessible and affordable art to the broadest possible audience.
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If you are interested in any of these programs and would like to find out more, please request information from Gibbs College - Vienna, Virginia.
