Bachelor's in Graphic Design

Why Study Graphic Design? 

Our graphic design program connects you with new ways of thinking and utilizing visual messaging to educate, motivate, and inspire people to take action. Our hands-on curriculum teaches you to use critical thinking skills and to integrate research, technology, and aesthetics to build design solutions for printed, digital, and built environments.  

What You'll Learn 

With a graphic design degree, you’ll learn the skills to bring innovative ideas to life and accelerate your career. Building upon a foundational education in the arts across mediums, you’ll delve into specialized topics in typography, web design and branding, and receive personalized instruction in software programs (like Adobe Creative Cloud) that allow you to create dynamic designs. All design students are required to complete an internship, applying your design skills in a professional setting.

Careers & Outcomes 

Learning graphic design hones important skills and leads to a wealth of fulfilling career opportunities. You could go on to work at design firms, startups, nonprofits, Fortune 500 corporations, or start your own freelance business. 

Some possible paths include: 

• Graphic design 
• Brand management 
• Motion design 
• Packaging 
• Publication design 
• Web design 
• User Interface/ User Experience 
• Creative direction

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.