Truckee Meadows Community College

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Why choose GAMT?

The graphic arts program at TMCC has been around for more than 30 years, is widely recognized and respected in the local industry, and is the most comprehensive program in Northern Nevada. Instruction includes the use of industry-standard graphics software, and GRC/VIS computer labs are equipped with the latest Macintosh computers with support scanners, printers, a sound booth for creating and capturing audio, a stop-motion animation lab, and a complete print shop with screen printing facility.

Career Paths

The field of Graphic Arts and Media Technology offers a broad range of opportunities and there are plenty of career options in Northern Nevada. Positions are open in advertising agencies, design firms, marketing departments, photo studios, print shops, educational institutions, large and small corporations, casinos, and more. The industry offers a variety of job opportunities that can lead to employment as:

  • Art Directors
  • Commercial and Industrial Designers Desktop Publishers
  • Film and Video Editors
  • Graphic Designers
  • Media Technical Directors/Managers
  • Photographers
  • Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
  • Prepress Technicians and Workers
  • Print Binding and Finishing Workers
  • Printing Press Operators
  • Special Effects Artists and Animators
  • Video Game Designers
  • Web and Digital Interface Designers
  • Web Developers