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Graphic Design

Do you want to learn how to use the latest in graphic design technology to impress future clients?

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design program in Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences’ Department of Art & Design offers a contemporary approach to design incorporating the latest technology with professional practices built around client interaction. Students gain proficiency in industry standard tools found in the Adobe Creative Cloud and the program prepares students for many exciting career options.

Graphic Design is for you if you consider yourself

Creative and Expressive

 

Creativity

like no

other.

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What You'll Study

Coursework

A Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design allows you to have a professional career in art by giving you hands-on skills in the techniques and technologies of your chosen field. Courses begin with basic graphic design processes and advance to design methodologies, typography, illustration, moving image, web design and conceptual strategies.

Course List | Track Sheet

Experience-based Education

Outside the Classroom

Dynamic faculty with deep connections in the art world bring in professional artists, designers, scholars and leaders from an array of fields to interact with students through lectures, workshops and critiques.

Taking advantage of our designation as one of Georgia’s four research universities, the department hosts a series of interactive talks sponsored by Leonardo: The International Institute for the Arts, Sciences and Technology that promote collaboration between the arts and sciences.

The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art is located on campus and supports the arts and the department by promoting smart and relevant works by contemporary artists in all phases of their careers.

 

Research & Innovation

Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you’ll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges.

 

Research Center

Pamplin College’s Center for Social Science Research involves students as active partners in research projects that assist local public and nonprofit agencies improve their effectiveness.

 

Student Publications

Student publications are an excellent way to find your voice and strengthen your portfolio, and Pamplin College has a wide range to get involved with.

 

Clubs & Organizations

Student clubs and organizations help you “plug in” to campus life in a way that can lead to meaningful connections, new interests and resume-enhancing experiences.

Your Future

Career Options

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design, graduates are fully prepared to enter this creative field with the tools necessary to thrive in this competitive field. Graduates are not only imaginative, but highly skilled and qualified for a wide range of careers in graphic design.

The job outlook for graphic designers is projected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for graphic design services in a variety of industries, such as advertising, marketing, and publishing.

Profiles

Student Stories

Marianna Williams, an art student, comes from a family of artists and engineers, but she chose art because it allows her to express herself.

Student smiles and hold sketchbook in art lab

Learning Like No Other

Why Augusta?

Wide variety of in-demand concentrations prepares you for the career you want.

Dynamic campus with opportunities to interact in a multitude of collaborative ways.

State of the art facilities and technology provides the experience needed to step directly into your career.

The on-campus gallery and the department’s long history of hosting visiting artists and lecturers brings the greater art world to you.

Artwork

Discover the Mary S. Byrd Gallery at Augusta University

Local graphic designer and illustrator Jason Craig will hold an opening reception and artist talk for his solo show entitled, "Over the Line,” from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at the Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art.

downtown mural

Making mural magic in downtown Augusta

Communications and Marketing will be hosting “Mingle at the Mural” on Monday, March 18 from noon until 1:30 p.m. at 1030 Reynolds St. to celebrate the new downtown mural created by Augusta University students, faculty and staff.

Graduate standing

First graduate with Digital and Visual Storytelling degree takes center stage

Grace Rolfe is the first student to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital and Visual Storytelling degree from Augusta University.

Woman acting

Theatre AUG’s surreal take on ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ coming to the Maxwell Theatre

Theatre AUG is presenting an original adaptation of “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,” by Melanie Kitchens O’Meara, PhD, and Augusta University students Amber Jordan and Shiloh Reimche, through Nov. 12 at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

Creativity, Discovery, Engagement

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for diverse careers in quickly changing globalized environments.