Program(s) Available: B.F.A.
If you have the gift of creativity and curiosity, this major may be for you. Graphic design allows students to think outside of the box and create art that is meaningful and unique. Think this is something you'd be interested in? Keep reading!
Students majoring in art with an emphasis in graphic design get hands-on experience from day one. You'll learn how to create powerful, compelling designs you can add to a professional portfolio. Employers will be impressed by this! With the world going digital, there will never be a shortage of graphic design jobs. People hire graphic designers for a variety of reasons, including brand building, social media curation, promotions and more.
Our graphic design program teaches students the fundamentals of art and the tools used in the real world. When you get hired as a graphic designer, not only will you need artistic ability and vision, but you'll need to adhere to deadlines and communicate with clients. This program teaches students how to go from the initial design request to the finished product!
Department of Fine and Performing Arts
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Art and Graphic Design
What made me career ready was the classes that I took, the projects we had. It was all very obviously geared toward, 'You need to be ready when you leave here, and we don't want you to leave here until you feel ready.' — Mary Brummel