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Do you want to learn how to use the latest in graphic design technology to impress future clients?
The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design program in Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences鈥� Department of Art & Design offers a contemporary approach to design incorporating the latest technology with professional practices built around client interaction. Students gain proficiency in industry standard tools found in the Adobe Creative Cloud and the program prepares students for many exciting career options.
Graphic Design is for you if you consider yourself
What You'll Study
A Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design allows you to have a professional career in art by giving you hands-on skills in the techniques and technologies of your chosen field. Courses begin with basic graphic design processes and advance to design methodologies, typography, illustration, moving image, web design and conceptual strategies.
Experience-based Education
Dynamic faculty with deep connections in the art world bring in professional artists, designers, scholars and leaders from an array of fields to interact with students through lectures, workshops and critiques.
Taking advantage of our designation as one of Georgia鈥檚 four research universities, the department hosts a series of interactive talks sponsored by Leonardo: The International Institute for the Arts, Sciences and Technology that promote collaboration between the arts and sciences.
The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art is located on campus and supports the arts and the department by promoting smart and relevant works by contemporary artists in all phases of their careers.
Whether you鈥檙e an undergraduate or graduate student, you鈥檒l have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world鈥檚 most complex and pressing challenges.
Pamplin College鈥檚 Center for Social Science Research involves students as active partners in research projects that assist local public and nonprofit agencies improve their effectiveness.
Student publications are an excellent way to find your voice and strengthen your portfolio, and Pamplin College has a wide range to get involved with.
Student clubs and organizations help you 鈥減lug in鈥� to campus life in a way that can lead to meaningful connections, new interests and resume-enhancing experiences.
Your Future
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design, graduates are fully prepared to enter this creative field with the tools necessary to thrive in this competitive field. Graduates are not only imaginative, but highly skilled and qualified for a wide range of careers in graphic design.
The job outlook for graphic designers is projected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for graphic design services in a variety of industries, such as advertising, marketing, and publishing.
Profiles
Marianna Williams, an art student, comes from a family of artists and engineers, but she chose art because it allows her to express herself.
Wide variety of in-demand concentrations prepares you for the career you want.
Dynamic campus with opportunities to interact in a multitude of collaborative ways.
State of the art facilities and technology provides the experience needed to step directly into your career.
The on-campus gallery and the department鈥檚 long history of hosting visiting artists and lecturers brings the greater art world to you.
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