Katharine Gibbs School

Katharine Gibbs School, established in 1911, has earned a reputation for preparing graduates for rewarding professional careers. We are a career-oriented institution involved in its community and dedicated to the development and professional growth of the individual student. A student's educational experience at Gibbs provides the foundation for life-long learning.

Top Ten Reasons To Go to Gibbs Melville

Small Class Sizes - Students receive one-on-one attention.

Hands-on Training - Students learn by doing, using the techniques and tools of professionals working in your desired career field.

Extra Help - Available by professors and upper-level classmates.

Financial Aid - Representatives are always accessible to students to answer any questions in regard to student finances. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Industry-Current Equipment

Career Placement Assistance Services - Assisting current students with part-time employment and graduates with full time employment opportunities.

Day, Evening and Weekend Classes

Experienced Professional Professors - Many of our professors are experienced professionals who work in the field that they teach, bringing real world experience into the classroom.

Extensive Program Offerings - Our programs can prepare students for employment in many of today's in-demand careers.

Great Location - We are conveniently located near public transportation and major parkways on Long Island.

Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Design

Gibbs knows you need skills beyond conceptual design to keep your edge in a competitive market. In addition to the important elements of graphic design, you can have the opportunity to develop you conceptual and artistic talents and interpersonal communication skills.

Our graphic design program also includes classes in multimedia where students can develop the technical skills required to be successful in today's digital world. Gibbs students become familiar with industry-current computer software for graphic artists so that they can be current with what the graphic design industry demands.

Upon completion of the graphic design program, experience a sense of pride and accomplishment when you are able to show a professional-quality portfolio that you produced yourself.

With Gibbs' graphic design program, you should be prepared to begin a dynamic career working in the following areas:

• Advertising agency
• Design studio
• Corporate art department
• Publishing house
• Newspaper
• Record company
• Freelance graphic designer

Associate of Occupational Studies in Game and Web Design

Katharine Gibbs Melville created the Associate in Occupational Studies degree in Game and Web Design to prepare students for a variety of employment opportunities within this growing industry. Students have the opportunity to take advantage of game design principles and techniques that enable them to compose innovative and entertaining games and websites.

In addition to the necessary technical courses, the program includes courses in business, English and career development. These courses are necessary for students so they can develop the interpersonal and communication skills they need to be successful. Graduates of the game and web design program at Gibbs should have the tools they need to be able to efficiently translate a client idea into a tangible visual project.

*Programs and availability are subject to change.

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