About this major
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.
Student Reviews Summary
Curriculum snapshot
Introduction to Graphic Design
Covers the basic principles of design, including composition, color theory, and typography, with an emphasis on developing a design process.
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.
Career outcomes
- Graphic Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Art Director
- Illustrator
- Brand Designer
Pros
- Creative and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for freelance and remote work
- High demand for digital design skills
Considerations
- Highly competitive field
- Requires continuous learning and adaptation to new tools
- Varied income stability, especially for freelancers
Similar majors
Illustration
Focuses more on drawing and creating visual images to convey stories or messages, similar to graphic design in its creative aspects.
Industrial Design
Involves designing products and systems, sharing a focus on aesthetics and user experience with graphic design.
Advertising
Centers around promoting products and services, closely related to graphic design through visual communication strategies.
Digital Media
Encompasses a wide range of digital content creation, sharing skills in multimedia and design technology with graphic design.
Visual Communication
Focuses on conveying ideas through visual content, similar to graphic design's core objective of visual messaging.