Christine J. Shanks, Image Maker, Designer, Educator
Christine J. Shanks
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
 https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academics/academic-calendar-2018-19 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A.S. Degree
Visual appearance greatly impacts our perceptions of companies, organizations, and products. Graphic designers are responsible for creating strong visual communication using imagery and typography, be it through a corporate logo, a company website, a game app, or a candy's colorful wrapper. The field changes rapidly with the expanding use of technology in design, giving graphic designers an exciting array of challenges. 
Our program responds to the demands and realities of the professional graphic design field. Our courses offer real-world opportunities for students to build their resumes through project-based learning courses that focus on published projects and internships. You will be exposed to a variety of media in courses that utilize both traditional hands-on and digital methods to produce work. Students will have the opportunity to explore cutting edge technology in our digital labs and build unique and sought after skill sets and portfolios. All students are also encouraged to submit writing and art work to the Kelab Art and Literary Journal, a collaborative effort of the Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Photography and New Media programs.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Graduates of the Tompkins Cortland Community College Graphic Design A.S. Program will:
  1. Apply design industry-standard software, hardware, and manual tools.

  2. Create a professional portfolio of work that is displayed in an industry-standard format suitable for transfer for a four-year college or entry-level design position.

  3. Describe and apply the history and context of visual communication.

  4. Identify and apply the principles and elements of visual communication.

  5. Communicate effectively using college-level verbal, presentation, and written communication skills required of the profession.

COURSES & CURRICULUM required to graduate
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https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academics/programs/graphic-design

PROGRAM CHAIR & Graphic Design Student Adviser: Associate Professor Christine J. Shanks

https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academics/faculty/christine-shanks

POPULAR TRANSFER OPTIONS

Graduates have transferred to many four-year colleges and universities including:
Binghamton University
SUNY College at Cortland
East Stroudsburg University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Hartwick College
Ithaca College
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY College at Oswego
Pratt Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.)
The College of St. Rose
Syracuse University
Kutztown University
Philadelphia University (Jefferson)
Drexel University

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