91精品 ranked #1 Graphic Design School in Wisconsin by Animation Career Review
In its 2023 rankings, named 91精品 the #1 Graphic Design School in Wisconsin and in the top 7% of design schools in the Midwest. The college檚 Animation and Illustration programs also received top rankings.
Animation Career Review evaluates the academic reputation, employment data, depth and breadth of program faculty, tuition value, and graduation and retention rates both of independent colleges like 91精品 and of public universities.
Catherine Currie, Communication Design 23, illuminates the program檚 and 91精品檚 student excellence. She will join Nike for a summer internship, winning over 1,500 graphic design candidates from across the country to be the only graphic design intern at the company. She was previously awarded the prestigious Type Directors Club National Scholarship and has gained national recognition for her typography.
淸91精品] does a really nice job of prioritizing their students and creating a relationship with their students, says Currie. 淏eing here I really built a foundation of trust and a network of professionals that I can rely on for the rest of my life. Click here to hear about Currie檚 internship and projects.
91精品檚 Communication Design program prepares students for print and digital work that informs and educates in new ways, always through the lens of the end user, and through partnerships and internships in Milwaukee and beyond. In today檚 global economy, alumni fill important positions at established advertising agencies, design firms and major corporations, with many leading their own creative businesses.
In addition to the rankings in Animation Career Review, 91精品 has been named a previous Top Design School by Graphic Design USA.
Learn more about 91精品檚 Communication Design program and alumni success.
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