Graphic Design, B.A.

The Graphic Design major will provide students with the creative, technical and communication skills to be workforce ready in the growing field of graphic design, digital media, and visual communication. Students in the program will learn to solve visual communication problems through a comprehensive program of study that incorporates basic design principles, color theory and typography, and advanced production techniques. Since Graphic Design is an aesthetic and technical discipline, students will learn to apply theories and historical research in the creation of visual and written information. Students in the Graphic Design program make use of current technology as an integral part of their visual communication exploration. As a program at a Christian institution, students will learn the importance of graphic design in conjunction with Christian mission and ethics, learning about social responsibility and Christian approaches to design. In addition, upon graduation students will be equipped with a design portfolio geared toward securing employment in the industry.