Become a Graphic Designer in torrance, California

Westwood College in Torrance, 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
South Bay Campus
19700 S. Vermont Ave. #100
Torrance, CA 90502

About Westwood College, Torrance, 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 and Vocational Education (BPPVE).

Going to school in Long Beach, California

With a total population of approximately 460,000, Long Beach is California's fifth largest city. It is located in Southern California on the Pacific coast and about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.  It offers a unique combination of strategic location, excellent climate, shoreline beauty, and Southern California lifestyle. From the emphasis on the "three T's" (Trade, Tourism and Technology), to the city's bountiful array of business and residential neighborhoods, Long Beach is quickly becoming one of the leading regions for business, tourism and community in the west.  In addition, Long Beach is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States with large populations from Cambodia, Mexico, the Philippines and Vietnam.

The R.M.S. Queen Mary has been located in Long Beach since her retirement in 1967 and now serves as a convention center, hotel, and tourist attraction. Another popular tourist attraction is the world-class research facility, The Aquarium of the Pacific.

More Information

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