Graphic design
A major and a minor in graphic design are available. See also art, game design, marketing, and multimedia communication.
Major in graphic design
41 credit hours
- Art 101, Drawing 3
- Art 108, Digital Design3
- Art 205, Figure Drawing3
- Art 208, Typography3
- One of the following:3
- Art 241, Art History I
- Art 343, Contemporary Art History
- Art 242, Art History II3
- Art 255, Photography3
- Art 308, Graphic Design3
- Art 408, Advanced Graphic Design3
- Art 409, Internship 1
- Art 410, Senior Seminar 3
- Art 411, Senior Exhibit 1
- Three of the following:9
- Bus 244, Consumer Behavior & the Customer Journey
- Bus 254, Principles of Marketing
- Comm 212, Digital Media Production
- Comm 250, Writing for Media
- Comm 326, Creating for the Web
- Comm 375, Animation
- Cosc 346, Human Computer Interaction
Student learning outcomes
Graduates in graphic design will:
- Demonstrate technical proficiency using professional design software.
- Use principles of design and typography to create effective visual communication.
- Be able to define and assess communication goals and design appropriate and creative solutions at a professional level.
- Demonstrate preparedness to incorporate design into their lives after graduation in a variety of ways, within or in addition to a career.
Planning guide
| First year | Digital Design Photography or Drawing First level courses in the major Goshen Core courses |
| Second year | Photography or Drawing Typography Balance of remaining first-level studio courses History of Art II or Contemporary Art History/Art History I Goshen Core, including SST |
| Third year | History of Art II or Contemporary Art History/Art History I Graphic Design Upper level art courses and electives Art internship Goshen Core |
| Fourth year | Advanced Graphic Design Remaining major courses and electives Remaining Goshen Core and electives Senior Exhibit and Senior Seminar |
Planning and advising notes
At least one, but no more than two studio art courses are recommended per semester. At least 75 non-art credit hours are required for a Goshen College degree. Students may not earn a double major in Art and Graphic Design.
Minor in graphic design
22 credit hours
- Art 108, Digital Design 3
- Art 208, Typography3
- Art 255, Photography3
- Art 308, Graphic Design3
- Art 408, Advanced Graphic Design3
- Art 409, Internship1
- Two of the following: 6
- Bus 244, Consumer Behavior & the Customer Journey
- Bus 254, Principles of Marketing
- Comm 212, Digital Media Production
- Comm 326, Creating for the Web
- Comm 375, Animation
- Cosc 346, Human Computer Interaction