What is Graphic Design?
Graphic designers are digital artists, visual communicators and problem solvers.
Why study Graphic Design at the University of the Arts?
For over 40 years, the Graphic Design program at the University of the Arts has been recognized as leading edge, exploring traditional design methods and new technologies—and how to integrate the two. Graphic design majors learn to create original solutions through:
How is Graphic Design interdisciplinary?
Graphic communication is combined with exploratory and experimental studies in drawing, color, photography, typography and technologies.
How will I be prepared for a career in Graphic Design?
While studying for a bachelor's degree in graphic design, you can gain real-world experience by designing brochures, posters and business cards for other artists within the university community. Whether a dancer needs to publicize her performance or a painter wants a Web site design to showcase his collection, the university offers unmatched opportunities for you to build your resume.
Where can Graphic Designers work after graduation?
Are faculty practicing graphic designers?
Absolutely—and more. Many members of our faculty have studied under pioneers of the graphic design movement at the Basel School of Design in Switzerland. Their work has appeared in industry publications like Who’s Who in Design, Graphis, Design Quarterly and Print magazine, and have exhibits at the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the Neuberger Museum in New York and at Swiss design museums in Basel and Zurich, among others.
How can I learn more?
Please contact the Graphic Design department at 215-717-6225, or email gd@uarts.edu.
