Students are immersed in a professional art and design environment, where they can develop comprehensive technical skills and achieve formal and conceptual abilities in preparation for a rewarding visual arts career.

The graphic design program prepares graduates to work as professionals. Graduates have mastered a broad range of conceptual, formal, and technical skills that allow them to plan and execute the design of visual communications creatively and responsibly. This is achieved through the study of fine art, craftsmanship, and design theory coupled with practical design experiences. The program allows students to develop personally fulfilling approaches to design by focusing on critical thinking and process-oriented design explorations. Students have 24-hour access to advanced computer graphic labs with Internet access and current industry software and hardware. Advanced students have the opportunity to work in professional internships.