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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.
"I have family that attended and made me very familiar with the campus life. Of all universities I've visited, EIU has the best graphic design program. I also enjoy how small the classes are, that way I can form better relationships with my peers and professors."
Addison Cripe
Graphic Design | Class of 2028
Addison Cripe, 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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