Graphic Design

 

The BA in Graphic Design is a comprehensive four-year sequenced program structured to prepare students for a successful transition to professional practice designing communication products for a wide range of traditional and digital delivery. Graduates develop portfolios representing innovative and career-focused experiences that may include branding, packaging, interactive media, advertising, publication, environmental design, motion graphics, typographic design, and digital illustration. Program graduates pursue careers in design studios, advertising agencies, and directly with businesses and organizations, or continue their education in MFA programs.

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Where a Graphic Design Degree Can Take You: Career Possibilities

Traditional Design Roles

  • Graphic Designer
  • Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Production Artist
  • Package Designer
  • Brand Identity Designer
  • Editorial Designer
  • Logo Designer
  • Typography Specialist

Digital Design

  • UI (User Interface) Designer
  • UX (User Experience) Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Digital Product Designer
  • Email Designer
  • App Designer
  • Game Graphics Designer
  • Virtual Reality Designer

Marketing and Advertising

  • Marketing Designer
  • Advertising Designer
  • Social Media Designer
  • Content Creator

Multimedia

  • Illustrator
  • Video Editor
  • Multimedia Artist

Environmental and Experiential Design

  • Environmental Graphic Designer
  • Exhibition Designer
  • Retail Designer
  • Experiential Designer

Specialized Fields

  • Information Designer
  • Presentation Designer
  • Book Designer
  • Packaging Designer
  • Textile Designer

Entrepreneurial Paths

  • Freelance Designer
  • Design Agency/Studio Owner
  • Design Consultant

Education and Research

  • Design Educator
  • Design Researcher
  • Design Writer

Adjacent Careers

  • Front-End Developer
  • Content Strategist
  • Digital Marketer
  • Project Manager
  • Print Production Manager
  • Design Recruiter