GRAPHIC DESIGN
A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design prepares you to create visual concepts that communicate, inspire, inform and captivate. Internships and a senior capstone project give you the experiences to land a job in the design industry or continue to graduate school.
Megan Cary
Program Coordinator, Graphic Design
Associate Professor of Graphic Design
251.442.2676
mcary@umobile.edu
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Mobile, you are prepared to be a professional graphic designer in a variety of settings including – corporate marketing, advertising agencies or as a small business design studio owner. You will develop a well-rounded knowledge of art and design history, studio art, and print and digital design methodologies. You will be encouraged and supported to specialize within the field while developing a professional portfolio of work, participating in mock interviews with industry professionals, and gaining valuable internship experience.
Some characteristics of professionals in the field of graphic design are creative strategy, the ability to see things from a different perspective, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to make an impact through your work.
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Senior year capstone thesis project positions you to be job-ready
- Build your professional network through internships
- Work one-on-one with faculty who support you
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graphic Designer
Art Director
Design Studio Owner
User Experience Designer
“The University of Mobile’s graphic design program prepares students for future careers in a way that many traditional design programs do not. My curriculum emphasizes new and emerging design methods, user experience, multiple internship opportunities and portfolio building. It’s resulted in a higher-than-average employment rate for our graduates.”
Megan Cary
Program Coordinator, Graphic Design
Associate Professor of Graphic Design
College of Arts & Sciences