Program Overview
Looking for a career where you can use your creativity? Art + Design students graduating with an associate's degree leave Delta prepared to pursue gainful employment at regional art galleries, design firms, photography studios or printing businesses. They are also primed to successfully transfer to four-year colleges and universities to obtain Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in art, art history, design or graphic design.
Delta College art department faculty members are practicing professional artists or designers, as well as professional art and design academics. They each bring their own wealth of creative and professional experiences into the classroom. The faculty members in the Art + Design program prepare students to achieve proficiency in traditional, new and emerging visual arts and technologies. They annually exhibit their work in Delta College's gallery and throughout the community.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in art and design? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. You may also use a variety of different mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
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Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting and advertising, as well as direct workers who are engaged in art work or layout design.
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annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Teach and help students explore fine arts.
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annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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About Delta's Program
The art history courses and art and design studio courses at Delta build a solid foundation and develop a student’s academic, conceptual, creative, critical, formal, historical, technical and theoretical skills. Delta’s art faculty have a legacy of engaging the Delta College centers and main campus, surrounding communities and regional businesses with accomplished art and design excellence.
Why you should choose Delta
At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis but we do have some online tutoring options.
Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.
Delta College Galleria:
- Year-round exhibitions by contemporary artists
- Artist lectures and informal gallery talks
- Annual faculty exhibition
- Annual student exhibition
Internship opportunities:
- In-house graphic design
- Graphic design studio
- Studio internships
- Gallery assisting
- Photgraphy studio assisting
Local and national Art + Design awards and scholarships:
- League of Innovations Annual Art Competition
- LAND Fine Arts & Illustration Competitions
- Gary Laatsch Art Scholarship Competition
- Peter and Suzanne Frantz Art Award Endowment
The specially-designed courses emphasize creative and critical thinking, providing a unique learning experience. You have more exploration of the subject area with increased faculty and student interaction. Make the most of your Delta experience. Join Honors!
Want to travel and see the world? You can do that at Delta. And get college credit while you do. Every year Delta offers study abroad opportunities.
Why study abroad?
- Experience a new culture
- Improve your foreign language skills
- Make lifelong friends
- Find new interests
- Looks good on job applications
- Personal growth
One of the very best things about Delta College is your ability to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands (and thousands) of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on!
Delta has signed transfer agreements to continue your art studies with:
- College of Creative Studies
- Saginaw Valley State University
Visit transfer agreements and guides to see the specifics for each agreement as well as the whole list of transfer opportunities. Have questions? Make an appointment with academic advising to discuss your dreams.
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