The concentration in graphic design within the Design major focuses specifically on the forceful and meaningful transmission of ideas through the controlled shaping of visual elements. A sequence of courses culminating in graphic design applications helps students to prepare a portfolio which demonstrates their ability to deal competitively with the communication needs of the social, corporate, and individual sectors of society. At Rivier College where liberal arts are taken seriously, art and design are studied within an inter-disciplinary context. Clearly, our programs reflect a belief that the major purpose of undergraduate education is to integrate knowledge as it comes from many sources and through that to really learn how to learn. I know of no better philosophy for dealing with the pace of change in contemporary society and with its effect on the way we artists think and do.
Good artists are first of all good learners.
And good learners do not become obsolete.