Become a Graphic Artist in Tampa, Florida

If you are interested in attending graphic art school at the Southwest Florida College at Tampa, Florida, read the information below and see if this school is the right fit. If it is, 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.

Southwest Florida College - Tampa Campus
3910 Riga Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33619
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About Southwest Florida College

Southwest Florida College is a non-profit, private, accredited junior college. As a career school helping you develop the skills necessary to enter into the field of graphic arts and design, SFC's has a team of trained specialist to help you get there.

With day, evening and weekend classes, there is enough flexibility to fit your schedule. And face it, there just doesn't seem like enough time to get anything done without the added pressure of trying to fit in an additional class. Southwest Florida College does what it can to make it easy and seamless.

With plenty of program choices, SFC works hard to help place students in the career they've been trained for. SFC's career placement rate for graduates is more than 90%.

Programs of Study

Associate of Science in Graphic Design

This program provides students with the tools needed to get an entry level job in the graphic design field. Students learn the skills to create design work with style by using print, film and electronic media. Using the latest software, students learn how to develop overall layout and design in publications that include magazines, newspapers and corporate reports.

Students also are trained in environmental graphics for business and government where they develop signs and signage systems. Students interested in becoming a graphic designer or desktop publisher in a modern business environment, will be interested in this program.

This is a two year program. While in the process of completing course requirements, students also build a professional portfolio to use in landing their first job as a graphic designer, illustrator, artist, desktop publisher or cartoonist.

Why Choose Southwest Florida College?

"A job is what you do with your days.
A career is what you do with your life.
We prepare you for success in your career and your life."

If flexible schedules are important, Florida Technical College offers day, evening and weekend classes. This allows you to learn at your convenience and at your pace.

With more than a dozen programs to choose from, Southwest Florida College can provide the best training by highly skilled professionals with programs tailored you meet your needs. Upon graduation, the school will continue to work with students on job placement that matches student skills with industry demands.

Financial Assistance

Southwest Florida College has financial specialists to help you create a plan for funding your education. They will work with you to find financial assistance if you qualify. They participate in numerous federal and state financial aid programs designed to help students meet the cost of their education.

It is recommended that students apply for financial aid far in advance of registration for classes to allow sufficient time for application processing. Financial aid must be approved and all necessary documentation completed before aid can be applied to tuition and fees.

Going to College in Tampa, Florida

Filled with sunny beaches and bright futures, Tampa offers a great place to live, go to school and find a job. With low property taxes and no state income tax, the cost of living is lower than many of the other major southern cities including Atlanta, Orlando, Charlotte and Charleston.

And if you are looking for mild winter climates, tropical summers, unbelievable sunsets with beautiful beaches, you may want to consider going to school in Tampa. It is one of the few cities in America with two major metropolitan newspapers and the airport is ranked #1 in the country.

With the largest performing arts center in the southeast and the largest science museum in the south, Tampa has plenty of education opportunities. Downtown is expanding and developing a true cultural arts district that is attracting young actors, artists, musicians and performers.

More Information

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