Become a Graphic Designer in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Academy College in Minneapolis, MN offers a programs in Digital Arts & Design; Graphic Design; Computer Animation and Design and Web Design. 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.

Academy College
1101 E 78th St
Minneapolis, MN
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About Academy College

Academy College is a private college in that has been in existence since 1936. We are pleased to offer you a variety of professional training programs in the areas of Aviation, Business & Finance, Computer Technology, and Digital Arts & Design.

Academy College offers Bachelor Degrees, Associate Degrees, and certificate programs to help you achieve your career or continuing educational objectives. Our entire faculty and staff are committed to providing you with a challenging, intellectual environment that affords you the highest quality instruction.

Graphic Design Programs

Digital Arts & Design:

At the completion of this program, students will have the advanced skills to be creative in design for communications in the business and commercial industry.  The most important objective to this program will be the development of a personal portfolio.  This program will expand the students' studio knowledge and technical skills to compete for graphic design, freelance, interactive media, and art direction roles in this creative industry. Careers in Digital Arts include:

• Digital Arts & Designer
• Art or Creative Director
• Graphic & Production Artist
• Illustrator
• Scanner & Photo Manipulator
• Freelanced & Contract Artist
• Advertising & Marketing
• New Media/Web

Graphic Design:

At the completion of this program, students will have the skills required to compete for entry-level positions such as a graphic designer in production, print and electronic publishing. Careers in Graphic Design include:

• Electronic Publisher
• Illustrator
• Technical Artist
• Print & Service Bureaus
• Graphic Designer
• Production Artist
• Freelance Artist
• Layout Designer

Computer Animation and Design:

At the completion of this program, students will have the knowledge and skills required to compete in the entry-level market and beyond as an animator and computer artist in the gaming industry, entertainment, and business sectors. Careers in Computer Animation and Design include:

• Animator
• Storyboard/Concept Artist
• Animatic Artist
• Graphic Artist
• Background Artist
• Texture Mapper
• Modeler
• Character Animator
• Lighting Designer
• Game Animator
• Braodcast Animator

Web Design:

At the completion of this program, students will have the knowledge and skills required to compete for entry-level positions such as website designer, web graphics specialist, webmaster, Internet consultant, project manager, or Internet business strategist. Careers In Web Design include:

• Web Editor & Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Content Developer
• Interfact Trster & Designer
• e-Commerce Designer
• Web Motion Artist
• Web Producer/Product Manager

Licensing and Accreditation

Academy College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor of Science Degrees, Associate Degrees, and Certificates. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Life in rOSEVILLE/Minneapolis, Minnesota

Roseville is within 7 miles of downtown Minneapolis - the largest city in Minnesota. It adjoins Saint Paul and together they form the core of the Twin Cities. The city is in the southeast portion of the state and sits along the Mississippi River. There are 24 small lakes in the city giving it the nickname "City of Lakes." Minneapolis claims to have the highest per capita attendance at theater and arts events outside of New York City. In order to help revitalize the downtown and warehouse district areas, the city purchased and renovated a few theaters to create the Hennepin Theatre District that includes the State, Orpheum, and Pantages theatres.

The Minnesota Fringe Festival in Minneapolis is the largest non-juried performing arts festival in the United States. The city also has the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center which features an outdoor sculpture garden with "Spoonbridge and Cherry," which has become a symbol of the city.

More Information

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