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All companies and organizations need publicity. Whether it’s an airline, a non-profit organization, or a Fortune 500 company, advertising and marketing are essential to growth and reputation. For these reasons (among others), graphic designers with a knack for catching the eye of consumers are in high demand now more than ever before. Not only this, but the rapid rise of interactive media has increased the demand for tech savvy designers, making the field even more competitive. In response to the demand, many of the nations colleges and universities have amped up efforts to revamp existing graphic design programs or create new ones. This means, finding a good graphic design school is no longer a challenge, but finding the best graphic design school might be.

The scenic state of Michigan is surrounded by four Great Lakes—Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, and Lake Erie. You’ll find more than 3,000 miles of gorgeous coastline here, and unusual places that can only be created by nature. The world’s largest limestone quarry is actually located in one of Michigan’s smallest cities—Rogers City. The state is home to the world’s largest cement plant, the longest freshwater shoreline n the world, and the largest commercial deposit of copper in the world. With so many unusual places, breathtaking scenery, and major art museums such as The Detroit Institute of Arts Museum and The Museum of Contemporary Art, its no wonder nearly 45,000 artists call Michigan home.

Program offerings, student selectivity, and peer assessment are just a few of the factors involved in determining which animation school programs will make the “Best Animation Programs” list each year. College ranking agencies evaluate art schools, traditional colleges, and technical schools to help make finding the right school easier for aspiring animators.

Whether you call it the Great Lakes State or the Wolverine State, Michigan is one of the nation's favorite places thanks to its rich history, beautiful scenery, and reputation as a survivor. Detroit's many trials and tribulations may have something to do with that. Hollywood seems to be fascinated with the state too, which is one of the reasons many major productions film here. The Michigan Film Office offers incentives for filmmakers of all kinds as well as resources for productions, big and small. This creates opportunities for animators, crewmembers, and other production staff.