Description
Graphic Design provides up-to-date artistic training in the technology, techniques, and philosophy of graphic design, which plays a vital role in the process of presenting ideas, information, products, and services in an expanding global economy.
This is a balanced program of art instruction and academic courses designed to develop the technical skills and knowledge essential to professional competence, and to encourage creativity, imagination, and a sense of aesthetic discrimination. Practical work experience is provided through field placement in the graphic communications industry.
Assignments in design, illustration, and computer graphics may require a considerable amount of time outside of regular class hours.
For details, visit the Graphic Design department website.
Graduate Profile
The Graphic Design graduate will learn to:
1. Design and execute strong visual concepts to effectively communicate a specific idea
2. Communicate professionally through active participation, interpretation, and understanding
3. Manage project expectations by working effectively within schedules
4. Execute, manage, troubleshoot and test detail-oriented work using appropriate tools to defined specifications
5. Demonstrate professionalism by taking inclusive, ethical and responsible actions, and be committed to/embracing lifelong learning
6. Create a strategic plan to achieve goals
7. Communicates using relevant industry vocabulary in an objective and clear manner
8. Effectively research and evaluate relevant information based on specific objectives
9. Apply business principles by working collaboratively and effectively managing resources