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Award-winning graphic design program at City College offers students path to career

Awards for student work are changing the perception of a community college graphic design program

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • April 11, 2023

The work of students and professors in the City College graphic design program has not only earned the program international recognition but also built impressive portfolios that pave career paths for students.

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City College graphic design awarded as best in the world

City moves to first in WBDS Design Education Ranking, amassing 17 awards

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • February 28, 2023

Graphic design projects produced by students in the San Diego City College graphic design program gained City College the first place spot in the Best Design Education Ranking of 2022-23 by the World Brand Design Society.

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City College’s graphic design program sets sights on bachelor’s degree (with video)

Professor Sean Bacon considers the program a way to provide a usually costly education at an accessible price

Jakob McWhinney and Philip Salata • March 17, 2022

For Professor Sean Bacon, part of preparing students to succeed in the field of graphic design is creating lines of communication between local employers to ensure students are getting an education that’s up to date, valuable and will allow them to easily transition from City into the workplace.

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City College graphic design program ranked 6th internationally

The program moves up four spots since 2020-21

Ingrid Estrella and Jillian Fortner • February 9, 2022

San Diego City College’s graphic design program was recently ranked the No. 6 Best Design Education of 2021-2022 by the World Brand Design Society.

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City College alumna takes graphic design program to new level (with video)

Archana Verma's submission earns international ranking

Jillian Fortner, Multimedia Journalist • June 9, 2021

Every year, graphic design students from around the globe are asked to design a magazine for a major international competition. City College alumna Archana Verma chose to create a science magazine because the subject is integral to everyday life.

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Mastermind Behind the Centennial Celebration

Phoenix Webb • May 14, 2014

Thirteen years ago, San Diego City College Public Relations Officer Heidi Bunkowske already understood what the importance of 2014 would hold. It would be San Diego City College's 100th anniversary. “As...