Become a Graphic Designer in Anaheim, California

Westwood College in Anaheim, California offers a program in Graphic Design and Multimedia. To see if this school is the right fit for you, click on the "Request Free School Info" button, fill out the short questionnaire and a representative from the school will contact you to answer any additional questions about the school, costs, financial aid and how to apply.

Westwood College
1551 S. Douglass Road
Anaheim, CA 92806

About Westwood College Anaheim, California

Originally known as the Denver Institute of Technology, Westwood College was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. Over the years, Westwood College has grown and now offers degree programs in Design, Business, Computer & Information Technology, Healthcare and Industrial Services. Now the college includes eighteen campuses across the United States.  Students also can enroll in online programs without attending campus based courses.

Students at Westwood College include a wide range of ages -- from recent high-school graduates and young adults to working adults who want to acquire new skills. Students come to Westwood from across the United States and around the world.

Graphic Design AND Multi Media Program

This program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the graphic design and multimedia industry. The program teaches students how to create designs that visually communicate in both print and multimedia environments. Both technical and general education courses help students to develop skills in logic, critical thinking, problem solving, and general communication. Graduates are prepared for positions as production artists, graphic designers, Web page designers, and multimedia designers.

Upon graduation from the program, students should be able to:

• Create illustrations and layouts by using industry standard software.
• Create and design Web sites.
• Create and animate virtual objects in a 3D.
• Design and create presentations utilizing animation, video, and sound.
• Create and edit video presentations utilizing industry standard editing software.
• Prepare digital files for pre-press.
• Use hand rendered layouts and story boards to communicate and develop quality presentations.
• Apply graphic design business practices toward a variety of business situations.
• Professionally communicate as readers, critical thinkers, writers, listeners and speakers.
• Build a portfolio, prepare for interviews, write a resume, and conduct a professional job search.

licensing & Accreditation

Westwood College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is licensed and approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Post secondary& Vocational Education (BPPVE).

Going to school in Anaheim, California

Anaheim, located in southern California, lies about 20 minutes to the east of the beautiful Pacific Ocean coastline.  It is home to more than 300,000 residents and the world-famous Disneyland Resort which is also its largest employer.  An average temperature of 70 degrees and rainfall of 9.8 inches per year provide the ideal weather for outdoor activities on the nearby ocean, mountains, lakes and deserts.  Anaheim boasts the largest convention center on the west coast with 1.6 million square feet.  Its easy access to airports, seaports, freeways and railways makes it the perfect location for more than 15,000 businesses.

Anaheim offers a superior lifestyle for businesses and residents by providing benefits, services and recreational amenities unlike anywhere else in the world. No other city can boast of world-class business districts, golf courses, quality neighborhoods, theme parks, a stadium, arenas, a convention center and Mediterranean climate - attributes that make Anaheim the finest in Southern California living.

More Information

If you are interested in any of these programs and would like to find out more, please request information from Westwood College - Anaheim.