Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Express Ideas, Shape Culture, Change Minds
College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Crete
Degree Type: Undergraduate
Doane University's Graphic Design program prepares students to become successful, socially engaged designers who create effective visual communication informed by global and cultural awareness. We promote conceptual problem solving through research and experimentation, establishing a sustainable and ethical practice, engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration, and utilizing emerging technologies, to continually search for new methods for enhancing the human experience.
In the classroom, students are exposed to a breadth of graphic design specializations and have access to state-of-the-art technology.
Studio course projects include a variety of print and digital applications such as:
- Packaging Design
- Infographics
- Visual Identity Systems
- Publication Design
- And Design for Social Change
In addition to graphic design studio courses, the major employs a strong foundation in the arts, an examination of communication, design theory, and history, as well as specialized classes in areas such as web design and motion graphics.
Throughout their time in the program, students receive personalized attention, allowing them to pursue their individual career interests within the field of graphic design. No matter the area of interest, all graphic design students focus on developing strong concepts and establishing a creative process for becoming a visual problem solver.
Graphic Design Major
Graphic Design Minor
Program Specialties
Our Graphics Lab is equipped with M1 Imacs, Large format and photo printers, Epson Scanner, Wacom Intuos tablets, and a Wacom Cintiq. In addition to our Graphics Lab students have access to our Fab Lab which is equipped with a Glowforge, Graphtec plotter/cutter, and Dremel 3D Printer.
Graphic Design is a fairly broad umbrella for many disciplines. Our program currently offers opportunities to learn about Branding, Motion Design, UI/UX, Print Design, Package Design, Merchandise Design, and Social Media Content Creation.
Career Paths
The Graphic Design major prepares students for a variety of career paths within the field of graphic design.
- Junior Graphic Designer - $58,976
- Content Creator - $70,566
- Motion Graphics Designer - $88,073
- Mid Level UI / Visual Designer - $107,560
Graphic Design Job Salaries provided by Creative Circle and based on
Chicago.
Intro to Digital Media
Typography
Typography II
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Graphic Design III
Graphic Design IV
Advanced Professional Practices
Doane design facilities are equipped to train students on the most current digital practices, ensuring that the tools they encounter in the workplace are already familiar to them:
- Wacom Intous Tablets
- Wacom Cintique Display
- Epson Photo Printer
- Epson Large Format Printer
- Laser Printer
- Lightbox
- Epson Scanner
- > Various Physical Production Tools
- Classroom labs equipped with M1 Apple iMacs
- Full Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection
- Photo work room with studio lighting equipment for professional portfolio documentation
- Animation & 3D software including Maya, Cinema 3D, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Unity Game Engine, Premiere
- High-output laser printing
- Epson scanners
- Tablets for digital drawing
- Access to Doane’s printing and post-production resources
Recent Work
Students studying art and design develop proficiency in the fundamentals of art and historical principles and hone creative skills in a variety of media all while amplifying their connection with the human experience.
Through the study of art and design, students learn how to market their work, explore the psychology of aesthetic perception and investigate the philosophical dimensions of human existence.
Art and design students strive to problem solve, lead, advocate, collaborate, and be resilient through the knowledge and skills they acquire in the program. Graduates understand the importance of art and how they can thoughtfully contribute to local and global communities. Career opportunities in the art and design field include gallery directors, curators, art directors, studio arts, educators, visual designers, marketers, and photographers.
Students studying art and design develop proficiency in the fundamentals of art and historical principles and hone creative skills in a variety of media all while amplifying their connection with the human experience.
Through the study of art and design, students learn how to market their work, explore the psychology of aesthetic perception and investigate the philosophical dimensions of human existence.
Art and design students strive to problem solve, lead, advocate, collaborate, and be resilient through the knowledge and skills they acquire in the program. Graduates understand the importance of art and how they can thoughtfully contribute to local and global communities. Career opportunities in the art and design field include gallery directors, curators, art directors, studio arts, educators, visual designers, marketers, and photographers.
