The Graphic Design Professional

The fundamentals of graphic design are creative stimulation, effective communication, clear solutions and appreciation of the ongoing historical structure of design. 

Embracing a range of cognitive skills, aesthetics, and crafts, including typography, visual arts and page layout, the design professional works to understand the vision of the client.

Through education, examination, and hands-on training, the professional designer maintains a balance of current trends while keeping an eye on the basics of design.  

The graphic designer is a key player in the development of

• Brand image
• Promotional materials - video, web, advertisements
• Logos and signs
• Business cards
• Print pieces - brochures, booklets, magazines, newsletters, posters, books
• Enhanced photography and graphics
• Illustration
• Animation
• 3D Design
  

Graphic designers have tremendous opportunities to affect the global culture and Mount Mary’s Graphic Design Program provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to achieve this opportunities.

Mount Mary alumnae have worked in a variety of industries and design fields including -

• Kohl’s Department Store
• Steinhafels
• Harley Davidson
• Advertising Agencies
• In-House Creative Departments
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Freelance
• TV
• Product Design
• 3D Design
• Illustration
• Video
  

Mount Mary graduates are encouraged to use their networking skills to secure employment following commencement. The College faculty, alumnae and peers are good resources and can aid you in finding that first design job and often many jobs after that. The College cannot promise you employment, but does go to great efforts to help you find the design job you have been dreaming of.