Overview
Narrative
Communication design is a dynamic and growing profession in the media marketplace. Development in new Internet technology and capabilities, as well as the proliferation of PDAs, require people with interactive design skills and knowledge to create content for these new communication networks. The Communication Design program will assist you in developing the creative, conceptual and technical skills necessary to meet the challenge of digital, print, and social media marketplaces and will offer the opportunity to gain employment in the field, or to transfer to a four-year institution. You'll be prepared to work within the social networking world of Twitter and Facebook; you'll know how to launch ideas and apps through smart phones and tablets.
The program offers students an opportunity to select a 'specialized track' in their second year of studies - either Print/Web or New Media.
Hands-On Learning
Northampton's Communication Design program offers you a well-balanced education through classroom and computer lab learning experiences under the supervision of talented and experienced instructors, in the College's state-of-the-art facilities. This education will be critical when you enter the workforce or transfer to baccalaureate degree programs.
Who should apply for this program?
- High school graduates.
- College students.
- Individuals presently employed in the communications field seeking an opportunity to upgrade current skills and knowledge.
- Individuals considering a career change.
Job Opportunities
As a graduate of the Communication Design program you can expect to find employment as a graphic designer, computer graphics artist, free-lance designer, web designer, or new media designer with such employers as advertising agencies, graphic design studios, newspapers, publication companies, in-house corporate communication departments, to name a few.
Requirements
Applicants to the program should contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for general information on applying to the College. You can visit the Art Department web site for specific details on the Communication Design program and to view examples of student work. The URL is http://art.northampton.edu.
*Program course of studies offered only in the day.
Career Potential: Assistant Art Director, Computer Graphic Artist, Newspaper/Magazine layout, Package Design, Pre-Press Technician, Illustrator, Web Designer, Corporate Communications Designer
NCC Communication Design graduates have transferred to:
- Cedar Crest College
- Kuztown University
- Moravian College
- School of Visual (NYC)
- Pratt Institute (NYC)
- Tyler School of Art at Temple University (Philadelphia)
- University of the Arts (Philadelphia)
- Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, Georgia)
- Ringling College of Art and Design (Sarasota, Florida)
- Academy of Art University (San Francisco, CA)
- Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY)