Graphic design focuses upon the effective presentation of ideas and information by means of type and image, whether in traditional print media or in interactive digital formats. Graphic designers are communicators who produce visual messages to interest, inform and persuade. They make order out of chaos; they are researchers and analysts as well as artists. The graphic design curriculum emphasizes preparation for professional practice in an increasingly complex world. Design students learn to integrate aesthetics and communication with the social, behavioral and natural sciences. They study conceptual and process development, typography, design history, professional practices and communication theory. Students apply their learning by developing solutions such as publications, identity systems, posters, packaging, and signage.
Building a Graphic Design Library
