Portland is a city located in the U.S. state of Oregon, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Portland has a climate marked by both warm, dry summers and wet, cool-to-chilly winter days.

The area of visual design encompasses a wide variety of media. Students may develop their knowledge and skills in the areas of web, print and broadcasting. Most programs might include functional design, information design and interface design.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.