The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design is intended to produce graduates versed in visual communications and graphic problem solving. The primary means by which we gather information is visual, and that visual information works best if it is presented so that it is accessible and understandable. The graphic designer is responsible for crafting information visually so people can use it productively. From manuals and annual reports to packaging and Web sites, this field offers designers the opportunity to work in various print and electronic media, creating a variety of visual communications for different audiences.

The program is a combination of practical and professional training with a broad background in historical, theoretical, and aesthetic issues, as well as critical thinking, creative problem solving, and new technologies. This prepares students for a career in graphic design and positions graduates so that they are employable upon graduation and able to remain at the forefront of the profession throughout their careers.

Students are exposed to extensive instruction, from basic drawing and computer software training to critical analysis, concept analysis, and professional practices. Major emphasis is placed on the creative, conceptual process and its individual development.

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