“In the classroom, my instructor effectively communicated to a varying range of students who were at many different stages in their lives and who required individualized instruction depending on their present and previous life experiences. In addition to teaching the technical skills required, the strength of my instructor shined in inspiring the students to ‘think’ like designers! The curriculum uniquely presents a format beginning with the history of design, the evolution of design, and up to the present day trends and applications of design. The instructor’s ability to coordinate real-time opportunities for students to work and learn within the community provides them with actual experience within the graphic design field and possibilities for future employment.” — Colleen Shannon, Graphic Design, Class of 2014