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North Carolina Design Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs: Graphic Design, Game Design, Computer Art & Design, Web Design, Fashion Design, Animation, Interior Design, Architectural Design...
Major Cities: Asheville, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Concord, Durham, Fayetteville, Gastonia, Greensboro, Hickory, High Point, Jacksonville, Raleigh, Wilmington, Winston-Salem..

Looking for an exciting career in fashion design, interior design, graphic design, or game design? Put your creative ideas to work today by pursuing a degree program in the developing areas of web design, animation and special effects, or visual design at one of North Carolina’s design schools. Through 2018, careers in the art and design industries are projected to increase by 13.0% as demand for design services continues to increase from advertisers and design firms. Exciting news for any aspiring designer!

North Carolina has something to offer everyone. From pristine beaches and barrier islands, to stunning mountain ranges and quaint towns, North Carolina’s natural beauty can inspire any student interested in pursuing a design degree program. Just the mention of the North Carolina Coast can conjure images of windswept dunes, towering lighthouses and acres of azaleas. North Carolina is committed to the arts, and boasts over 2,500 art organizations, including councils, centers, schools, festivals, motion picture and television studios, publications, museums, and performance groups. North Carolina's annual RiverRun International Film Festival is dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation of cinema and a deeper understanding of the many people, cultures and perspectives of our world. It includes a broad mix of both emerging and established filmmakers from around across the globe. North Carolina also has a robust film industry and over the past 27 years, more than 800 films, 15 television series, and numerous documentaries and commercials have been made in the region.

Whether you are looking for a degree in graphic design, commercial art and illustration, drafting, or photography, get creative with your career at Designschools.com.

Featured Schools: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

The Art Institutes

Bachelor's | Associate's | Certificate | Diploma

The Art Institutes offers associate, bachelor and certificate programs that specialize in the creative arts and design. With over 40 locations in major cities throughout North America, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest!

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The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham

Raleigh-Durham, NC US

About: Raleigh-Durham is centrally located in North Carolina's 'Research Triangle,' with a population of over 1.6 million people. A large university community and many high-tech companies call this region home, and residents enjoy film festivals, college sports and other cultural attractions. In 2005, Forbes Magazine called Raleigh-Durham the '2nd best place for businesses and careers.'

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The Art Institute of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC US

About: Welcome to The Art Institute of Charlotte, where creativity and individuality are respected and encouraged.
The Art Institute of Charlotte is a dynamic institution of higher education with a mission to give our students the knowledge and skills necessary to enter their chosen fields. Whether they choose the world of fashion merchandising, graphic arts, interior design, web design & interactive media or the culinary arts, our graduates are capable of contributing within a diverse workforce and a global environment.

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King's College

Charlotte, NC US

About: King's College in Charlotte offers full-time programs in in-demand career fields. Founded in 1901, King's College emphasizes hands-on, career-oriented learning in accelerated 8-16 month diploma and associate degree programs.

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ITT Technical Institute - Charlotte North

Charlotte, NC

About: At ITT Technical Institutes, we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in today's fastest growing career fields, including electronics, web development, computer programming,computer networking, computer drafting and design, criminal justice, business and health sciences.

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ITT Technical Institute - Charlotte South

Charlotte, NC

About: At ITT Technical Institutes, we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in today's fastest growing career fields, including electronics, web development, computer programming,computer networking, computer drafting and design, criminal justice, business and health sciences.

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ITT Technical Institute - Durham

Durham, NC

About: At ITT Technical Institutes, we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in today's fastest growing career fields, including electronics, web development, computer programming,computer networking, computer drafting and design, criminal justice, business and health sciences.

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