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Get Your Graphic Design Degree

In this program, you'll build the creative, technical, and problem-solving skills needed to communicate ideas through print, digital, and emerging media. You'll gain hands-on experience researching, designing, and refining visual solutions while developing a professional portfolio through studio courses, collaborative projects, internships, and a senior capstone experience. By graduation, you'll be prepared for creative careers in graphic design, advertising, branding, and other design-related fields.

Graphic Design Highlights

Demonstrate the ability to apply design principles to effectively communicate complex ideas across a variety of media.
Demonstrate and evaluate technical proficiency in industry-standard tools and workflows for print, digital, and emerging platforms, applying ethical and professional standards.
Engage in research-driven and collaborative design projects that respond to social, cultural, and community needs, demonstrating the role of design as a tool for engagement and/or advocacy.

Graphic Design Curriculum

Major Requirements

Graphic Design, B.A. Degree

Popular Graphic Design Classes

Digital Design
Learn digital workflows, file preparation, ethical use of digital media, and the relationship between design decisions and technical platforms.
Principles of Marketing
Learn the principles and methods used to communicate with consumers, middlemen, and industrialists.
Printmaking
Learn the printmaking process and techniques.

On Campus

Arts & Humanities

Major

Next Steps for Your Degree in Graphic Design

Participate in a Growing Field

As technology continues to evolve, skilled designers who can create engaging content for digital, print, social media, branding, and emerging platforms are in high demand. A Graphic Design degree prepares you with the creative and technical skills to adapt to a rapidly changing industry and make an impact across a wide range of careers.

Diverse & Exciting Career Opportunities

Graphic Designer
Creative Director
Web Designer
Advertising Designer
Illustrator
Digital Designer

Master Your Field

Enhance your leadership and graphic design skills and become even more marketable with a master's degree. Check out our Business Administration Master's Degree or Organizational Leadership Master's Degree.