Communication Design
The BFA in Communication Design (formerly 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 Communication Design Degree Can Take You: Career Opportunities
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
