Graphic Design
College of Arts and Sciences
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.Â
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.Â
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Program Information
The Graphic Design major prepares students for a variety of career paths within the field of graphic design.Â
- Graphic Designer
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Multimedia Designer
- Editorial/Publication Designer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Package Designer
- User Experience (UX) Designer
- User Interface (UI) Designer
- Environmental Designer
- Web Designer
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Requirements for the Graphic Design Major:
Complete the following courses:
Complete six credits from the following:
Complete six credits from the following cognates:
Complete the following cognates:
Complete three credits from the following cognates:
Complete an additional 12 credits in Art
American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA) Student Group
Primal Design
When I visited Doane if felt more like home, when I came here, I felt really comfortable.
Kelli Albracht '19
Graphic Design
It’s an environment that you can grow in and be comfortable in even if you're far away from home.
De'Andre Miller ’19
Filmmaking