Graphic Design Checklist (Effective Fall 2025)
Graphic Design Checklist (Prior to Fall 2025)
The Advertising and Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials. Students will be trained in the development of concept and design for promotional materials such as newspaper and magazine advertisements, posters, folders, letterheads, corporate symbols, brochures, booklets, preparation of art for printing, lettering and typography, photography, and electronic media. Potential careers include:
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Multimedia Artist
Logo Designer / Branding
Photo Editing/Photoshop Artist
Art Director
Photographer
Book Design
Freelance / Business Owner
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, department stores, a wide variety of manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations.
Barton College, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design