Graphic Communications Management – Cross Media Production

Graphic communications is a vibrant and growing sector of the economy. In North Carolina alone, print-related media activities employ more than 22,000 people in 1,400 establishments. This includes packaging design and production, print production of all kinds and cross-media digital marketing.

Appalachian State University's Thomas W. Reese Graphic Communications Management Program prepares you for entry-level supervisory and staff positions in graphic communications. The Graphic Communications Management (BS) – Cross Media Production degree, in particular, focuses on applying graphic messaging across different channels/platforms such as web, email, print, cover wraps, etc. to communicate to various markets. You can also choose the Print / Packaging Production concentration within the program. As a student, you'll be eligible to apply for scholarships in excess of $20,000, and you'll have the opportunity to participate in Career Connections, the program's job fair for majors.

This program is housed in Appalachian's Department of Art.

• Pre-press managers
• Post-press managers
• Digital press managers
• Schedulers
• Estimators
• Art directors
• Account managers
• Vice presidents of sales

• Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
• Provide your official high school transcript(s)
• Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
• Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
• Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
• Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)