[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4406″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2108″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The creativity of graphic designers can be seen everywhere you look – from web design, magazines and television to digital advertisements and innovative product packaging – graphic design is an ever-present part of our lives. Graphic design at Waldorf teaches students how to take a wide range of design elements and work them together into a cohesive whole.
As a graphic design major, you will study and practice the art of design. You will use industry standard digital tools, you will learn the design principles and solve design problems though visual means. You will learn how to develop logos, layout publications, experiment with typography and design websites. Ultimately, you will learn how to communication conceptually. In addition to the skills and competency you will develop, the program will also examine the art of design from historical, critical and theoretical perspectives.
The program consists of rigorous courses, a required internship and the participation is the program’s practicums. Students typically take four years to complete the program. While enrolled at the university, students are expected to enroll in one to two communications courses per semester. See the course sequence below for detailed information on courses and course sequence.
Graduates from this program have gone on to careers in all areas of the industry, including design studios and agencies, newspapers, magazines and web development companies, while some have chosen to pursue professional freelance careers.
Your education at Waladorf University will focus on preparing you to rise to the challenge as a creative problem solver.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
Graphic Design Course List
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Semester I
Graphic Core 101, (2)
News Gathering 115, (3)
English 101, (3)
Religion 103, (3)
Critical Inquiry 111, (3)
Wellness 101, (1)
Practicum, (0.5)
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Semester II
Digi Core 102, (2)
Mass Communications 121, (3)
English 102, (3)
General Math 101, (4)
Artistic Expression 120, (3)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 15.5
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Semester III
Design 134, (3)
Sociology 221, (3)
Drawing I, (3)
Math Elective, (4)
History Elective, (3)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 16.5
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Semester IV
Visual Theory 201, (3)
Religion Elective 2xx, (3)
Typography 227, (3)
Global Elective, (3)
Internship 395A, (4)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 16.5[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Semester V
Editing 318, (3)
Psychology 111, (3)
Electives, (9)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 15.5[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Semester VI
Publication Design 301, (3)
Elective, (3)
Speech 111 or Radio 203, (3)
Internship 395A, (4)
PE Electives, (1)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 14.5[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
Summer Term
Internship, (4)
Total Credits, 4.0
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Semester VII
Media Literacy 442, (4)
Mass Media Law 441, (4)
Electives, (4)
History of Graphic Design 314, (3)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 15.5[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Semester VIII
Web Design 401, (4)
Senior Capstone 433, (4)
Religion & Career Values 435, (4)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 12.5[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]