
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 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.

Program Information
Career Paths
The Graphic Design major prepares students for a variety of career paths within the field of graphic design.
- Junior Graphic Designer - $54,464
- Junior Art Director - $58,468
- Motion Graphics Designer - $85,825
- Mid Level UI / Visual Designer - $100,552
Graphic Design Job Salaries provided by Creative Circle and based on
Chicago.
Courses
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Requirements for the Graphic Design Major:
Complete the following courses:
GDC 258 - Introduction to Digital Media (3)
GDC 260 - Introduction to Professional Practices (1)
GDC 303 - Graphic Design I (3)
GDC 304 - Graphic Design II (3)
GDC 330 - History of Graphic Design (3)
GDC 403 - Graphic Design III (3)
GDC 404 - Graphic Design IV (3)
GDC 460 - Advanced Professional Practices I (2)
GDC 461 - Advanced Professional Practices II (1)
Complete six credits from the following:
ART 234 - Introduction to Digital Photography (3)
Complete six credits from the following cognates:
CMM 238 - Basic Video Production (3)
CMS 105 - Fundamentals of Communication (3)
CMS 321 - Intercultural Communication (3)
Complete the following cognates:
ART 107 - Two-Dimensional Design (3)
ART 110 - Three-Dimensional Design (3)
Complete three credits from the following cognates:
ART 204 - Western Art History I (3)
ART 205 - Western Art History II (3)
ART 354 - U.S. Visual Arts (3)
ART 450 - Contemporary Art (3)
Complete an additional 12 credits in Art
with a minimum 3 credits from the following courses: ART 307, ART 314, ART 333, ART 334, ART 407, ART 414, and ART 435.
Faculty and Staff
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