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Charlotte Graphic Design Schools & Programs

There are many opportunities to earn a graphics art degree in Charlotte. King's College offers programs in graphic design, animation and multimedia. The Art Institute of Charlotte offers programs in graphic design, digital design and interactive media design. The University of North Carolina offers a graphic design degree and also provides coursework in fine arts, art design, and interactive media. Central Piedmont Community College offers degrees in graphic design and commercial art.

Job growth projections for graphic design in the Charlotte area are quite impressive. Overall job growth is expected to reach 17% by the year 2012. Graphic design careers are projected to see a 22% increase during this same time period. That sounds like a healthy increase, but when you consider that there are already over 900 graphic designers employed in Charlotte and neighboring counties, it takes on even greater significance.


Graphic Design Schools, Programs & Courses in Charlotte
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Charlotte is a Great Place to Study Graphic Design
As the second-fastest growing city in the country according to the 2000 census, Charlotte is a lively center of commerce and is home to several Fortune 500 companies such as Wachovia, Nucor, and Goodrich. This strong business climate, combined with a lively arts scene, adds up to a multitude of products and events requiring talented designers to present them in their best light in order to reel in the consumers of the world – or least of Charlotte.

Other Resources for Graphic Design Education and Careers in Charlotte
  • Charlotte Artists Society
  • Charlotte Society of Communicating Arts
  • Charlotte Art League
  • Charlotte Graphic Design Meetup Group
  • Craigslist Charlotte: Art and Media Jobs
  • Graphic Design - Employers in Charlotte
  • WSOC-TV
  • Mind Storm Communications
  • Scarlett's Web
  • Charlotte Observer
  • HMH Charlotte

  • Graphic Design - Internship Opportunities in Charlotte
  • Charlotte Bobcats
  • WSOC-TV
  • Lodestone Digital LLC
  • Eric Mower & Associates
  • Land Design
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