It includes broad theoretical guidance along with precise instruction in typography, design concepts, information design, digital graphic technology, and industry standards required by the graphic design field.

Communication design students learn to combine and develop concepts and employ visualization techniques that instruct, interpret, and/or persuade. This curriculum focuses on message content and theory in print, web, and interactive/multimedia design. The skills and principles we provide will enable graduates to work in many different fields. Through-out the experience at SIU, design students learn the value of interdisciplinary collaboration. This approach exposes students to a wide range of 2d and 3d problem solving experiences. Students are also encouraged to double major in the Industrial Design specialization to gain a broad, holistic approach to design and problem solving.