Graphic Design

With a focus on blending art and technology, a degree in graphic design unlocks endless opportunities in visual communication.

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With a focus on blending art and technology, a degree in graphic design unlocks endless opportunities in visual communication.

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Undergraduate Degrees

BFA Graphic Design

A BFA in Graphic Design allows students to strengthen their design skills while taking studio art courses to expand their creative portfolios. This combination enhances both technical skills and artistic expression, preparing graduates for a range of career opportunities. The diverse skill set gained through studio art courses helps set students apart in a competitive job market.

Additional Art Course Options:

  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Illustration
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Ceramics

BS GRAPHIC DESIGN/ADVERTISING

Our Graphic Design/Advertising degree, offered in collaboration with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, combines art and design training with a solid foundation in advertising principles. This program equips students with the skills to create compelling visual content while understanding how to communicate effectively across various media platforms. Students also have the opportunity to work with real clients at our onsite student-run ad agency, Morris+Mitchell. 

Additional Advertising Courses:

  • Media Writing
  • Principles of Advertising
  • Media Maker
  • Creativity and Copywriting
  • Communication Law
  • Ad/PR Campaigns

BS in USER EXPERIENCE (UX)

The Graphic Design degree with a focus on User Experience (UX), offered in collaboration with the School of Information, Technology, and Computing, combines creative design with an understanding of how users interact with digital platforms. Students learn to create visually appealing and user-friendly designs, preparing them for careers in UX/UI design, web design, and interactive media.

Additional UX Courses:

  • Intro  to Programming Using Script
  • Intro to Human-Computer Interaction
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Menu option of CT or IT courses

Careers in Graphic Design

This degree prepares you with knowledge, skills and a professional portfolio that will help you become a designer in a variety of industries, including advertising, publishing, media and e-commerce. It opens doors to an exciting, creative career in such areas as:

  • Graphic Artist
  • Brand Specialist
  • Digital Illustrator
  • Product/Packaging Designer
  • Web Developer
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Advertising Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Creative Consultant
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Printmaker

Alumni Spotlight

 

Maddie Rogers

Major: Graphic Design
Grad Year: 2023
Current Job: Graphic Design Associate, Walt Disney World

“Professor Feerer helped me succeed so much. When I first started, he challenged me. Then, when I was graduating, he helped me put my name out there, be confident with the work I was making, and he was really influential in my design journey specifically.”