Graphic Design

If you are interested in turning your passion for art into a career or learning new skills, Grand View's graphic design program may be right for you. You’ll learn the basics of good design, which include the way type (style of lettering) and images are used to make visual statements. Whether your goal is to work in print or multimedia, you’ll learn to use the cutting-edge computer programs that every graphic designer today needs to know.

At the heart of graphic design instruction, our faculty stress the importance of sound design and proficient computer skills. It is this combination that produces award-winning portfolios for graduates.

WHY GRAND VIEW?

Faculty committed to teaching and learning through active scholarship and involvement in the local arts community.
A rich and diverse experience in a wide variety of media.
Focus on developing broad art skills that give you more options in the job market.
Internships with a wide variety of local agencies, non-profits and major corporations.
Help design Grand View's award-winning honors magazine.

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Programs

Program Type:

Major

Format:

Full Time, In-Person

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Student Testimonials

Rachel Schwaller

“Rachel has been an exceptional professor and mentor during my 4 years at Grand View. She influences me to take risks and has helped me process and talk about what I want to say as an artist. In the fall, Rachel offered her time to personally meet with me on several occasions to talk through ideas and to help me prepare for graduate school. I appreciate and value the honest feedback and helpful advice she provides. I look up to her not only because of all the hard work and energy she puts into her practice as an artist but the passion she brings when she is teaching. I want to thank her for believing in me, helping me through my failures, and for always listening.” - McKenna Quandt

Aaron Tinder

“Aaron has been a huge motivator, supporter, and mentor in the months that I have been at Grand View. I'm not sure that I would have found my career path if it weren't for Aaron. I knew I wanted to be a teacher, but I wasn't completely sure. He described the way I fit perfectly into the role of a high school art teacher. He mentioned how he sees my abilities in my interaction with my classmates. His support and direction solidified my idea and made me excited to graduate and to get out into the workforce. He supports every good idea, adjusts and guides when necessary, and provides all the tools that I need to succeed. I greatly appreciate his open mind, his dedication to myself and my peers, and his ability to see creativity everywhere.” - Chloe Vogel

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Course Requirements (45 credits plus 12 prerequisite credits)

Prerequisite Courses (these courses will not be counted in computing the GPA for the major):

ARTS 101	Foundations of Drawing I	3 credits
ARTS 102	Foundations of Drawing II	3 credits
ARTS 103	Principles of Design I	3 credits
ARTS 104	Principles of Design II: Digital Media	3 credits

Requirements for the major:

ARTS 199	Sophomore/Transfer Portfolio Review	0 credits
ARTS 240	Creative Process	3 credits
ARTS 261	Graphic Design I	3 credits
ARTS 265	Graphic Design II	3 credits
ARTS 300	Graphic Design III	3 credits
ARTS 361	Graphic Design IV	3 credits
ARTS 401	Graphic Design V	3 credits
ARTS 245	Interactive Design I	3 credits
ARTS 335	Interactive Design II	3 credits
ARTS 470	Graphic Design Capstone	3 credits
ARTS 499	Senior Art & Design Exhibition	0 credits

Take 6 credits of art history from:

ARTS 231	Survey of the History of Art I	3 credits
ARTS 232	Survey of the History of Art II	3 credits
ARTS 340	The History of Graphic Design	3 credits
ARTS/ENGL 330	Visual Culture and Rhetoric	3 credits
ARTS 342	Twentieth Century Art History	3 credits
ARTS 431	Topics in Art History	3 credits

Take 12 additional credits of ARTS electives.

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Transfer Credits

No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an A.A. or A.A.S. from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.

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