Visual communication plays a vital role in today’s society, be it in brand creation for marketing, developing content for the web, or designing publications. The fundamental theory and practical skills you’ll learn here will prepare you to engage in contemporary visual careers.
Be on the cutting edge. Be stylistically distinct. Be artistic. Be TIU.
Requirements total a minimum of 53 hours, including 35 hours of Graphic Design core credits, 9 hours of professional experience, and 9 hours of supporting courses. You'll take interesting courses like:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPH 100 | Design Software I | 2 hours |
| GPH 110 | Graphic Design I | 3 hours |
| See All Required Courses | ||
TIU is equipped with a state of the art design studio that contains 20 Mac workstations complete with every program you’ll need to excel in your work.
If you are looking at another program at TIU, you might want to consider adding one of these minors to your degree:
Learning theories and concepts is an important part of your degree, but only through practical application can you develop your own visual style. As a graphic design major, you will have the opportunity to pursue professional internships in your area of interest that will mold your creative voice. You will also develop a design portfolio through your coursework at TIU that will help impress future employers. See the work of current students and learn more about the program through the departmental blog.
"I learned to appreciate the opportunity (public speaking) affords us to instruct, teach and sometimes even inspire an audience."
“I’m being taught a set of skills that will help me succeed in whatever I do.”
Our hope is that when you graduate, you will be prepared with the theories and concepts, practical skills, and professional experience to make an impact in the contemporary world of design.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design Core (35 hours) | ||
| GPH 100 | Design Software I | 2 hours |
| GPH 110 | Graphic Design I | 3 hours |
| GPH 200 | Design Software II | 2 hours |
| GPH 210 | Graphic Design II | 3 hours |
| GPH 300 | Design Software III | 2 hours |
| GPH 310 | Graphic Design III | 3 hours |
| GPH 410 | Graphic Design IV | 3 hours |
| GPH 230 | Photography | 3 hours |
| GPH 260 | Typography | 3 hours |
| GPH 270 | Web Design | 2 hours |
| GPH 360 | Design History | 3 hours |
| CIS 490 | Computer Ethics | 3 hours |
| A minimum of 3 hours of Topics in Graphic Design from the following courses: | ||
| GPH 150 | Topics in Graphic Design | 1-3 hours |
| GPH 250 | Intermediate Topics in Digital Design | 2-3 hours |
| Professional Experience (8-9 hours) | ||
| GPH 440 | Portfolio in Graphic Design | 3 hours |
| GPH 445 | Internship in Graphic Design | 3 hours |
| GPH 490 | Capstone in Graphic Design | 3 hours |
| Required Supporting Courses (9 hours) | ||
| ART 231 | Art Appreciation | -or- |
| ART 233X | Comparative Arts | 3 hours |
| COM 204 | Mass Communication | 3 hours |
| BUS 334 | Advertising | 3 hours |
| Recommended: | ||
| ART 241 | Studio Art | 2 hours |
| ART 331 | History of Art I | 3 hours |
| ART 332 | History of Art II | 3 hours |
| ART 341 | Advanced Studio Art | 2 hours |
| GPH 390 | Graphic Design Project | 2-3 hours |