Graphic Design

The Graphic Design program teaches creativity, collaboration, scholarship and innovation. Our students learn design within the context of social entrepreneurialism and engagement, where craft and thought are continuously integrated, refined, and expanded. 

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The Graphic Design curriculum emphasizes the importance of both making and thinking. Through our program you will:

  • Continuously hone your craft and thought through the breadth and depth of our core and advanced coursework. 
  • Expand your creative scholarship through Visual Studies and Humanities requirements, including critical reading, reflection, and writing.

To be competitive in your field, our program will equip you with highly desirable skills and abilities. In addition to having access to a state-of-the-art computer lab, students also work with hands-on and traditional approaches to creating, such as drawing and sculpture, which remain greatly valued in art and design industries. As a result, our graduates are successful in receiving placements in graduate programs and are enjoying a variety of careers in their fields of interest.

Minor

The minor in Graphic Design is a four-course program that allows students to combine graphic design with their primary field of study. See Minor Requirements on our course catalog.

Career Paths

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers such as art direction, photography, videography, web design, UX design, and community design.

Admissions and Aid

A degree from a top-ranked, private University like Dominican is deliberately affordable and accessible! More than 99 percent of our first-year incoming students receive significant financial aid through merit- and need-based scholarships as well as state and federal aid. Additionally, for most students, there is no application fee, and we don't ask for test scores. Get in touch with a counselor to learn more about your path to an exceptional college experience at Dominican!

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Faculty and Staff

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Steven Polacco, MFA

Associate Professor Chair of Art and Communication Media Studies
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Leslie Ross, PhD

Professor and Chair of Art History and Visual Studies
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Lynn Sondag

Professor of Art Honors Program Director
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Natalie Babler

Administrative Manager
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Liz Steketee

Adjunct Associate Professor
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Aakash Sudhakar

Adjunct Assistant Professor
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La Vida Dominican

La Vida Dominican is a program for all students, increasing educational access and connection to support services, enabling degree completion and post-graduation success. Particularly, La Vida is centering experiences of students from Latinx and other historically underserved backgrounds.

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