Graphic designers have a passion for art, design, and high-impact visual communication. They also have excellent computer skills. Businesses and organizations depend on effective brand and marketing communications, including logos, signage, brochures, packaging, advertising, and website design.

Western’s Graphic Design program is well known as for its comprehensive approach to design education, teaching the fundamentals and skills in art, technology, advertising, and marketing to students like you. You’ll conceive, create, and produce designs for print and electronic media. First-year courses introduce graphic design industry software, typography, and design fundamentals. Second-year students apply and develop these skills in a unique, hands-on instructional setting that blends marketing and advertising concepts with design. The final semester is dedicated to portfolio development and career readiness.

Career opportunities include graphic designers and graphic artists with advertising agencies, printing companies, corporate marketing departments, publishers, and public relations firms. Opportunities also exist in web and app design. Some graphic designers work as freelancers. Your earning potential increases with extended and varied work experience.