College of Business and Humanities
Graphic Design
Turn creative ideas into effective visual communication. Combine art and design fundamentals with digital tools to create work for print, digital, and interactive media and build your professional direction.
Graphic Design at Findlay
Why study Graphic Design at Findlay?
Turn creative ideas into visual messages for print, digital, and interactive media. Findlay’s Graphic Design program blends art and design foundations with digital tools and an iterative design process.
- Design across media. Practice visual communication for print, digital, and interactive experiences.
- Build a portfolio. Develop work that demonstrates your design thinking, creative process, and technical skills.
- Gain experience beyond class. Explore internships, student employment, and community service-learning opportunities.
The program helps students develop a professional direction as strategic visual communicators.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Graphic Design by the Numbers
120+
Required credits
Listed for the Graphic Design program.
College of Business and Humanities
At a Glance
Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design or Minor in Graphic Design
Format
On-Campus
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design must complete the following curriculum.
The curriculum consists of required courses grounded in graphic design, marketing, digital imaging, and photography. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
Graphic design majors gain real-world industry experience through internships, student employment, and service-learning opportunities with design companies, local organizations, and on-campus departments.
beyond graduation
Careers
A degree in graphic design opens the door to a wide range of careers in today’s fast-paced tech and creative industries. Graduates are prepared to work in agency, corporate, nonprofit, and freelance environments.
- Graphic Designer
- Interactive/Motion Graphics Designer
- Web Designer
- Brand Consultant
- Art/Creative Director
- Publication Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Environmental Graphics Designer
- Photography/Media Editor
- Digital Illustrator
Many graduates also pursue freelance work or continue their education in specialized areas such as user experience and user interface (UX/UI) design, human-centered design, motion graphics, or corporate branding. Students pair their degree with additional studies in marketing, digital media, photography, computer science, or art to expand their career opportunities.
For national context on related careers, explore the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for Graphic Designers.
TESTIMONIALS
The Oiler Experience
Hear directly from students about their experience
at the University of Findlay.
“The University of Findlay art program has given me real-life skills and mentors who genuinely care. The professors are not only talented but incredibly supportive, helping connect me to internships and opportunities while understanding the balance of being both a designer and an athlete.”
“While at my time at UF, I was constantly being pushed to create my best work and think outside the box of conventional design. The faculty are not just teachers, but mentors and advisors. They were constantly checking on my academics, they helped me secure internship and work study opportunities, and were always willing to discuss my plans after graduation.”
“The faculty made sure we have the resources we need to succeed in school and prepare us for the future. If a student is looking to grow in their creativity and professionalism to land a job in the real world, this is exactly where they want to be.”
financial aid
Cost of Education
Students can earn endowed scholarships in addition to their merit scholarships during their time at Findlay.
opportunities
Clubs and Activities
Graphic design majors can visit nationally recognized museums and galleries through art program trips to New York City and Chicago.
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