Welcome!

Earn 3 college credits through Community College of Vermont while you complete your D & I coursework!

The coursework at the Career Center emphasizes creativity, innovation and communication in the analysis and visualization of ideas and information through print, screen and interactive multi-media technologies. [bibcite www.dab.uts.edu.au/viscom/welcome.html]

The year focuses around the following art disciplines: drawing, printmaking/color, typography/text as art, and portfolio. Throughout the year, students apply what they have learned to graphic design problems. Each student gets his/her own computer and user account.


Prerequisites: 10 credits on transcript. One semester of either Visual Communications or Basic Art/Art I.


Recommended Preparation: Capable of using computers and digital technology. Desirable Qualifications: Creative, enjoys using traditional art materials in addition to computers, curious.


Related careers: graphic designer, commercial artist, illustrator, studio artist, fashion designer, desktop publisher, advertising/marketing specialist, photographer.


The Design & Illustration classroom is located on the first floor of the Hannaford Career Center main campus building in room A117.

Studio Climate Check in

What do artists need to thrive in a studio environment?

This year's Studio Environment Guidelines:

Space…to spread out….to myself when I need it…keep it tidy!

Music…variety…don't dis other peoples' music…at a volume good for working and hearing eachother.

Food & Drinks…but not around the computer

TIME…to get work done.

Feedback…collaborative and constructive.

Materials…easy access to…demonstrations of…experimentation with.

Love…by being supportive…by being encouraging.

Exit Survey

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License