Introduction to Graphic Design
Covers the basic principles of design, including composition, color theory, and typography, with an emphasis on developing a design process.
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Curriculum and careers
Graphic Design focuses on the creation of visual content to communicate messages. Students learn to combine art and technology to produce designs for advertising, branding, digital media, and more, developing skills in typography, color theory, and digital illustration.
Core course themes
Digital Illustration
Teaches students to use digital tools and software to create illustrations and graphics, focusing on techniques and workflows for digital art.
Typography
Explores the history and application of typography in design, teaching students how to effectively use type in various design contexts.
Branding and Identity Design
Focuses on creating cohesive brand identities, including logo design, brand guidelines, and the strategic use of visual elements.
User Interface Design
Introduces students to designing intuitive and effective user interfaces, emphasizing usability and aesthetics for digital products.
Motion Graphics
Covers the basics of animation and motion design, teaching students to create engaging motion graphics for various media platforms.
Common roles
- Graphic Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Art Director
- Illustrator
- Brand Designer
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PositiveCourses & teaching
Project based; you get what u put in; practicing a lot of hard skills like knowing how to work each programs; we do a lot of real world designing; it's extremely close to what we will do in our jobs; it's hard but rewarding
Mar 2026
PositiveSupport & community
Opportunities to build personal portfolio with improvements suggested/guided by the mentorship of professors and TAs.
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PositiveCareers & next steps
Lots if opportunities to build and strengthen personal portfolio.
Apr 2026
PositiveDifficulty & workload
Its design media arts. GPA is generally given quite generously. Also you will have free time to work on side projects and dual major.
Mar 2026
PositiveCourses & teaching
Through tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, I’ve learned to translate ideas into visuals that inform, engage, and connect with diverse audiences.
Apr 2026
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