CFCC and DREAMS Center for Art Education create unique art education experience

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) and the DREAMS Center for Art Education have partnered to provide a one-month art education experience for aspiring graphic designers. DREAMers, ages 15-17, spent three days a week throughout the month of June training in graphic design and illustration fundamentals, all while learning the necessary skills to explore and create graphic imagery.

Classes were instructed by two current Advertising and Graphic Design students, Nate Wells and Mischelle Carrasco. DREAMers took courses at CFCC’s Downtown Campus, utilizing professional graphic design software. Over the course of the month, students had the opportunity to explore CFCC, learn about our programs, and engage with faculty, staff, and students.

“This collaboration allowed DREAMers to explore their interests while connecting directly to higher education in their community,” said DREAMS Center for Art Education Program Director, Lizz Wells. “All of these DREAMers have now been on the CFCC campus where they learned and were mentored by CFCC students and staff, making higher education much more approachable and attainable.”

Learning by exploration is one of the easiest and most effective ways to introduce students to potential career pathways. In today’s digital age, graphic design is crucial in various industries, from marketing and advertising to web development and user experience design. The opportunities in this field are rapidly growing. By introducing these students to the fundamental elements of design and giving them access to professional software, students had the ability to explore, create, and grow their interests in this field.

To learn more about Cape Fear Community Colleges Advertising and Graphic Design program, visit cfcc.edu/advertising-graphic-design/ .

To learn more about the DREAMS Center for Art Education, visit givetodreams.org/ .