Arts & Design

Visual and graphic artists need more than creativity and artistic skills to compete in today’s job market. Careers in graphic design require a high level of technical skills using advanced software to create, animate, and produce the visuals that we see in everything from video games, websites, and even TV and films.

With specialized training, you can channel your creativity into a career as a videogame designer, digital game artist, or web designer. Or, you could take classes to gain new skills in the software tools and techniques required to be a professional graphic designer.

Get started with your arts and design career at Chesapeake College:

• Train to become a digital game artist or gain employable skills in video game design and development.
• Become an Adobe Certified Professional in visual or web design.
• Learn Photoshop, or gain basic skills in marketing design, multimedia arts, digital arts, or web design.
• Train to become an interior designer.

Why Choose Chesapeake College for Arts and Design?

Enter the workforce, or pursue a personal interest. Programs and classes are available in a wide variety of subjects, and many are offered fully online.

Get job training that matters in today’s industry. Learn software and programming skills that can prepare you for a career in the digital design industry.

This region is home to many top employers in the video game design and development industry. Be ready for what is next, whether you are entering the job market or advancing your career.

As a community college, we have resources and support programs to help you succeed. Beyond the classroom, we can help you navigate the job market and gain skills you need to launch your future.