Graphic Communications Technology
Do you like to make visual things? That's what you'll be doing in graphic communications technology. We blend digital media and print media technology to design and produce integrated products that use photography, video, 3D animation, and digital print technology.
Graphic Communications Technology students learn to become technical creative professionals, working in our labs on the latest cutting-edge graphic communications software and equipment.
This program is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (ACCGC).
Accrediting Organizations
Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic CommunicationsWhy Study Graphic Communications Technology
The graphic communications industry includes design studios, advertising agencies, digital printing companies, packaging graphics companies, and much more. It is one of the 10 largest industries in the United States and includes more than 50,000 businesses distributed throughout all 50 states.
Close to one million people are employed in this industry, and the Chicago area is one of the most dynamic graphics centers in the country, employing thousands of graphic communications workers.
Point of Pride
Employers seek Illinois State students to fill graphic communications jobs. Within three months of graduation, 95 percent of our graduates are employed.
Your Education
You'll learn how to produce graphic media in all its forms-everything from eye-catching packaging and store décor to websites and augmented reality print products.
Our students become well-rounded graphic communications professionals, then choose from one of two concentrations:
Marketing Graphics Technology
- Package design and production
- Create interactive digital print products
Web Content Management
- Managing digital media on web & mobile sites
- Front-end graphics
- E-commerce
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Our graduates enter the industry as:
- Technical Graphic Designers
- Web Content Managers
- Project Managers
- Media Developers
Program Area Faculty
Dr. Dan Wilson, Professor and Program Coordinator
Adam Burke, Instructional Assistant Professor