Graphic Design

Program Overview
The Graphic Design major provides a foundation of knowledge and skills for careers involving graphic design and visual communication.  Through completion of the degree, you will:

• Develop critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Apply creative solutions to complex problems.
• Gain a working knowledge of communication concepts, processes, and visualization techniques.
• Appreciate the role of graphic design history and criticism as a framework for practice.
• Master current materials, tools, and technologies for graphic design.
• Understand the underlying principles and practices in image design, typography, symbol systems, information and promotional design, multimedia, and Web design.
• Recognize the designer's responsibility to client, audience, and society.
• Practice effective and innovative communication in the field of graphic design.

Career Fields
A Graphic Design degree prepares you to work in the following areas:

• Newspaper and Magazine Layout/Design
  
• Advertising
  
• Public Relations
  
• Production and Design
  
• Illustration
  
• Electronic Media
  
• Marketing
  
• Web Design

Required Courses
    ART 107 Two-Dimensional Design
    ART 207 Drawing
    ART 235 Color Theory and Application
    ART 308 Drawing II
    ART 309 Drawing Studio
    ART 356 Illustration
    ART 358 Art, Issues, and Controversies
    BUS 323 Advertising
    CMS 105 Fundamentals of Communication
    CSA 109 Information Retrieval Skills
    GRD 228 Typography
    GRD 237 Multi-Dimensional Design
    GRD 241 Graphic Design and Layout
    GRD 252 History of Graphic Design
    GRD 258 Intro to Computer Graphics
    GRD 315 Graphic Design I
    GRD 316 Graphic Design II
    GRD 415 Graphic Design III
    GRD 416 Graphic Design IV
    GRD 496 Senior Seminar in Graphic Design
    IDS 206 Introduction to Research

A Student Perspective
"The graphic design program at Doane's Lincoln campus helped me reach my college goals and dreams.  The course work was challenging and fun, and the convenience and location worked perfectly with my schedule. It is a treasured learning and growing experience I will carry with me forever."
                                                              Maria Crosly
                                                              Graphic Design graduate

About the Lincoln Campus
At Doane College, you will join an institution where exceptional faculty, staff, students and alumni challenge themselves to achieve success and provide the best education for all students.  The Doane College Lincoln campus is geared toward working adults, focusing on applied learning and practical experience that you can utilize in your work setting.

Contact Us
If you are up for the challenge and would like to learn more about the Doane College Lincoln campus, contact us for more information.

Web: http://www.doane.edu/
Phone:  (402) 466-4774
E-mail:  doanelincoln@doane.edu
Mail:  303 N. 52nd St.; Lincoln,  NE  68504