Some examples of graphic design are posters, magazine and newspaper advertisements, TV commercials, web sites, etc. A graphic designer must be self-disciplined enough to work long hours on demand, meet pressures and deadlines, accept direction and criticism from art directors and clients and have the ability to educate others as to what constitutes good design. Students in this area should have the ability to draw and express themselves skillfully in a variety of instruments, tools and media. They should also have an aptitude for the creative use of mechanical methods and technical knowledge with which to interpret ideas into graphic communication. The program emphasizes original and independent thought processes in addition to the evaluation of appropriate workable solutions.
Positions are available in all parts of the country.
The graphic design profession prefers graphic specialists rather than generalists. Our students are therefore urged to concentrate in one particular direction such as illustration, typography, packaging, etc. This is accomplished by the student's choice of graphic design elective courses and projects in the senior year. Graduates are prepared to accept professional positions in advertising agencies, printing and publishing industry, retail stores, newspapers, design studios, television industry, package design and manufacturing, and other graphics-related fields. Employers are impressed by a portfolio which contains some examples of printed pieces from actual jobs rather than one which is made up only of school projects.