The relationship between graphic arts industry involvement in post secondary graphic arts programs and graduating student placement rates.

摘要

This study has attempted to determine the relationship between graphic arts industry involvement in post secondary graphic arts programs and the placement rates of graduating students. The data collected from this study could provide insight into the significance of industry support in education and how it affects the success of graphic arts students enrolled in those post secondary programs. Also, this study has gathered faculty perceptions of industry support in graphic arts programs. This study was conducted using descriptive survey and correlational research designs. A web-based questionnaire was distributed to a population of participants for an overall return rate of 38%. The responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. While the correlation for the year 2003 was statistically significant and the year 2008 was not, both years indicated a positive relationship between the placement rates of students and the financial support received by the program. The data also revealed no relationship which was not statistically significant between the placement rates of students and the financial support received by the program. Additional findings and results were also reported including the relationship between the size of the graphic arts program and the amount of financial support received by the program.