Your Pathway to Art and Design / Visual Communication Design
Keuka College has established an articulation agreement with the Wayne–Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services (W–FL BOCES), offering area high school students a seamless pathway toward a bachelor's degree in Art and Design or Visual Communication Design.
W–FL BOCES GRAPHIC MEDIA PRODUCTION PROGRAm
Students enrolled in W–FL BOCES's two-year Graphic Media Production program at the Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center (FLTCC) in Stanley, N.Y., are eligible to earn up to six college credits toward Keuka College's B.A. in Art and Design or B.A. in Visual Communication Design.
These degree programs prepare students for creative careers across a wide range of fields – from fashion and industrial design to emerging digital media. At Keuka College, you'll build on your technical foundation with a rigorous liberal arts education and hands-on experience through our annual Field Period® internship program, graduating prepared for the creative workforce or advanced study.
Contact Information
Dr. Carol Lugg
Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Why Choose a Career in Design?
A career in art, design, and visual communication puts creativity to work in every industry – from advertising and publishing to product development and user experience. As a designer or visual communicator, you'll shape how the world looks, thinks, and connects.
Growing demand: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects steady demand for graphic designers and multimedia artists, driven by the ongoing growth of digital media, e-commerce, and content marketing across virtually every sector of the economy.
Versatile career paths: Graduates pursue roles as graphic designers, UX/UI designers, brand strategists, art directors, illustrators, multimedia artists, and more – across industries including advertising, publishing, fashion, gaming, and tech.
Entrepreneurial opportunity:
Many designers build independent freelance practices or launch their own studios, offering significant flexibility in how, where, and for whom they work.
Creative industries on the rise: From social media content to immersive digital experiences, visual communication skills are more in demand than ever, making this a field with both stability and room for innovation.