Graphic Design 

The current field of Graphic Design addresses visual communication problems and creates solutions through a variety of media. Columbia’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design curriculum engages students in research and practice by immersing them in a wide spectrum of theoretical and practical processes with exposure to the best practices in the professional world of design. As preparation for careers that will likely cross a variety of disciplines including print, digital, web and motion graphics and experiential design, the program is designed to be flexible and nimble, helping students develop a broad, as well as narrow and deep, overview of technological applications as they relate to design problems and possibilities. Students have extensive training in typography, applied drawing, information design, packaging and publication design. Gaining knowledge of and an understanding about the history of design, including the social and aesthetic context of popular culture, is a strong component of the program. The Professional Portfolio Development course, as well as engagement with outside, professional organizations, prepares our students for the transition from student to professional practitioner.