Making Ideas Into Visuals

Graphic Design is the intersection of art and industry. Designers use text, images, and color to craft products that call our attention and make us remember over time. Designers work on the computer or by hand in creating communication materials (magazines, packaging, ads) and experiences (brands, websites, apps) that will fit a client’s wants and needs. A degree from GVSU offers students the intellectual and professional training needed to become the creative leaders of the future.

After four years, students reach the job market showing competency in critical thinking, use of technology, and practical experience. Professional areas for you as a graphic designer include the design of brochures, catalogs, packaging, brand identity, wayfinding, exhibition, websites, interactivity, graphical user interfaces and advertising.

Graphic Design Courses
ART 209 - Graphic Design Basics (for non-majors)
ART 210 - Graphic Design I: Typography
ART 211 - Graphic Design II: Symbols and Logos
ART 307 - Digital Prepress
ART 310 - Graphic Design III: Print Layouts
ART 312 - Graphic Design IV: Experience design
ART 313 - 3D for Graphic Design: Packaging and Exhibit Design
ART 410 - Graphic Design V: Design Issues
ART 413 - Portfolio
ART 415 - Senior Project
ART 491 - Internship  

For more information on the Graphic Design area, visit https://www.gvsu.edu/vma/graphic-design-20.htm.

Vinicius Lima, Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator
Lindsey Peterson, Visiting Professor
John Koziatek, Adjunct Professor

Former Faculty
Emily Bode, Adjunct Professor (2018–2019)
Chris Fredricks, Visiting Professor (2017–2019)
Raúl Peña, Assistant Professor (2016–2020)

Acknowledgments

Thank you to those who have contributed to the education of the graphic design emphasis students. It takes a collective effort to support and uphold GVSU’s mission of educating “students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies.”

Department of Visual and Media Arts faculty and staff

Art Education
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Film and Video Production
Foundations
Illustration
Jewelry and Metals
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Studies

GVSU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
GVSU General Education Program
GVSU Advertising & Public Relations Program
GVSU Seidman College of Business
GVSU Art Gallery
GVSU Career Center
GVSU Libraries
GVSU Padnos International Center
Internship supervisors
Nate Winkelman and Robin Getz, IT Specialists
Renee Zettle-Sterling, Gallery Director