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The B.S. in Graphic Design & Media will prepare students for careers in design and creative visual media fields. The program’s rigorous sequenced curriculum emphasizes hands-on design practice, integrating the building of formal and technical skills with critical analysis, theory, and research. Students will learn the professional skills and competencies necessary to compete in the global marketplace for graphic arts, media and visual design.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the B.S. in Graphic Design & Media, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate fluency in technology and state of the art software applications used in design professions.
- Employ a workflow strategy appropriate to the technical and creative needs of a given context.
- Analyze and critically respond to examples of design verbally and in written form.
- Apply research to identify and focus design problems, in the context of a client and audience relationship.
- Apply multiple ideation and analytical strategies throughout the design process.
- Formulate original and appropriate design responses to observed conditions or cultural contexts.
- Assemble a competitive portfolio of quality works of design and media appropriate to the student’s focus and career goals. The portfolio works will demonstrate a range of creative strategies and original solutions effective within identified design, communication, and social contexts.
Career Possibilities
Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Communications Specialist, Publication Designer, Multimedia Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, Advertising Designer, Motion Graphics Specialist, Animator, Concept Artist, Visual Marketing Director, Environmental Designer, UI Specialist, Brand Manager, Photo Imaging Specialist, Infographics Designer, Typographer, Illustrator.
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Department of Art
The Department of Art at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that enable students to find success in the unparalleled creative environment of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp. Our students develop traditional and professional skills that help them define their unique styles, engage with cutting edge technology, and mix traditional and contemporary skills that build towards professional practice.
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College of Fine Arts
The College of Fine Arts provides an academic experience that heightens awareness of the physical, intellectual, and cultural world. We diligently prepare students for professional employment and/or post-graduate study in their artistic area.