The program’s primary focus is on design and design principles – the skills that truly allow students to gain and keep employment as the industry continues to evolve and change.
Graphic Design Curriculum
The BFA in Graphic Design is a 120-hour degree program that emphasizes visual storytelling, artistry and technical mastery.
The program’s primary focus is on design and design principles – the skills that truly allow students to gain and keep employment as the industry continues to evolve and change.
Students work in state-of-the-art computer labs with industry-standard software, where they learn image- making. Students learn and work with a team of dedicated faculty who are active in the local design community and have worked internationally.
As part of the program, students have an opportunity to get hands-on experience in an approved work environment where they can begin generating professional experience in their field of study.
Portfolio
The Graphic Design program prepares students for a demanding and competitive profession. Dedication to this goal means that the program must be selective in order to offer the best quality opportunity that we can.
All students must submit a portfolio for review in order to be admitted to the Graphic Design major. Portfolios will be reviewed at the end of the first academic year (spring semester).
Program Recognition
Students in the Graphic Design program are often recognized for their exceptional talent. Their work has been recognized in regional, state, national, and international competitions including: AIGA Flux, AIGA Texas Show, DSVC National Student Show and Conference, CMYK Magazine, Logo Lounge, and the American Advertising Awards.
Careers In Graphic Design
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas is one of the five states in the U.S. with the highest employment level of working graphic designers.
And, with companies and organizations emphasizing their digital and social media presence, professionals who know how to effectively tell stories and communicate efforts well and in visually appealing ways will be in significantly higher demand.
Working graphic designers, or those in closely related fields, also have several national organizations and societies open to their membership. These often offer resources and information to help stay on top of their field, from changing trends, position openings, new skill needs, and more.
Since our founding in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, we have paved new ways for tens of thousands of students to reach their academic dreams. UIW was the first institution to offer higher education for women in central and south Texas, consistently ranks among the top schools for veterans, and ranks No. 1 in the nation among faith-based universities graduating Hispanic students with bachelor’s degrees.
As pioneers in Catholic higher education, we continue to forge new roads for every student to reach their full potential and create positive change in the world. UIW is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution.
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Our award winning graphic design program has a proud history of mentoring strong, dynamic designers. Guided by faculty who are working professionals, students learn to design for the real world.
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