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Graphic Design

Programs in graphic design can help you focus your artistic talent and take the first step toward a creative career. You’ll learn the principles of design as well as communication and problem-solving skills that will help you work with others in your field. Plus, you’ll master essential skills using computer graphics tools and design software.

Your job as a graphic designer is to create visual images that communicate a “message.” You might work for an advertising, publishing, or design firm, and work under a creative director or interact directly with clients. The main job responsibility of a graphic designer is to prepare sketches and layouts, either by hand or by computer. You’ll select the visual elements and determine their arrangement.