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Graphic Design

Turn ideas into visual experiences through typography, branding, interactive design and motion graphics. EIU's flexible Graphic Design B.A. combines hands-on creative work, professional tools and close faculty mentorship with room to add another academic interest.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 56 in Major
Careers
Technicians, Workers, Designers, Operators
Graphic Design students at EIU

Why Study Graphic Design at EIU?

  • Build professional design skills while keeping the academic flexibility to add a minor, second major or complementary field.
  • Study typography, graphic design, interactive media and motion graphics within one visual communication program.
  • Receive frequent, personal feedback from faculty with active professional and creative practices.
  • Use dedicated computer and production labs with Adobe Creative Cloud, professional printing, photography, vinyl cutting and binding resources.
  • Graduate with a portfolio shaped by sustained project work, critiques and professional-practice preparation.
"Everything from the inspirational faculty to the refreshing, creative space and tools of Doudna Fine Arts Center allowed me to start and progress my career in graphic design."
Adam Limanowski
Graphic Design | Senior UX Designer, Grainger | Class of 2013
Adam Limanowski, Graphic Design at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Design, edit and produce work for the student-operated Blueroom Magazine.
  • Present work in critiques, juried exhibitions and on-campus galleries.
  • Visit design studios and connect with alumni and working professionals through department programming.
  • Build production experience through campus employment and access to professional printing and fabrication tools.
  • Complete a senior portfolio that brings together your strongest work and professional presentation skills.
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Hands-On Experience, Graphic Design students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Graphic design is creative problem-solving. It brings together imagery, typography, color, symbols and technology to help people understand information and connect with ideas. EIU's Graphic Design B.A. builds a strong foundation in art and design before advancing into typography, visual communication, interactive media, motion graphics and professional portfolio development.

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$45,927
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Prepress Technicians & Workers
  • Graphic Designers
  • Printing Press Operators
  • Etchers & Engravers
  • Computer Programmers
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers,…
  • Web & Digital Interface Designers
  • Video Game Designers
  • Art, Drama, & Music Teachers,…
  • Art Directors

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Conventional

Connect With Us

Chris Kahler
Chair, Art + Design | Interim Director, Tarble Museum of Art
cbkahler@eiu.edu
2670 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-549-2160
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Samantha Tableriou
Associate Professor - Graphic Design + Typography
stableriou@eiu.edu
2822 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-549-2160
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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