Graphic Design Spring 2026 Courses
What is Graphic Design?
Visual communication: using type, image, color, and layout to share ideas.
Applied across print, digital, motion, packaging, branding, and space.
Builds problem-solving, creativity, and technical skills.
Career Paths with a Graphic Design Degree
Brand & identity design
UI/UX and interactive design
Motion graphics and animation
Publication & editorial design
Advertising and marketing design
Packaging and product design
Environmental & experiential design
Freelance and creative entrepreneurship
Spring 2026 Course Lineup
ART 302 – Introduction to Graphic Design
New required course before GD I
Prerequisite: Design I (ART 233)
Survey of the field, design elements and principles, industry-standard software
ART 343 – Graphic Design II (Instructor: Mary Dunn)
Prerequisite: ART 342
Focus on the designer’s role, research, process, type + image integration
ART 431 – Advanced Graphic Design IV (Instructor: Patrice Anderson)
Prerequisite: ART 430
Information design, packaging, advanced type and image problems
ART 434 – Graphic Design Workshop (Instructor: Patrice Anderson)
Prerequisite: ART 343 or instructor approval
Client-based projects, professional practice, production methods
Repeatable for credit (up to 9 hours)
ART 352 – Type in Motion (Instructor: Tara Holbrooks)
Prerequisite: ART 342
Introduction to kinetic typography and motion graphics tools
ART 481 – Internship in Graphic Design (Instructor: Patrice Anderson)
Prerequisite: ART 430 or instructor approval
Real-world design experience with professional clients
Can be taken twice for credit with two distinct internships