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What is graphic design?

The graphic design program at OSU teaches you to understand and apply design principles, technical processes and conceptual ideas to a vast range of design media. Here you learn to appreciate the range and purpose of the discipline, as well as the skills to understand what constitutes effective design.

Why graphic design at OSU?

Our graphic design program at OSU is acknowledged as a leading program in the region with award-winning faculty and graduates. You'll have 24-hour access to cutting edge design studios and computer lab spaces to develop skills in traditional media, printing processes and industry-standard software as well as more difficult media such as in motion and interaction. Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for a career that changes as rapidly as the technology.

Career Paths

The graphic design program challenges students to think outside the box, a highly sought-after skill in the corporate world. Art students develop the ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully in groups, preparing them for success in a variety of fields:

Highlights

Graphic design student, Jordan, at OSU

"My time as a graphic design major has taught me to be more confident in myself, in my abilities, and persevering in the face of obstacles. Everybody struggles with something. I wish more than anything that I could tell my former self, ‘Breathe. It’s going to be OK.’ But as weird as it is, I’m thankful for the challenges I faced, and I think I’m the person I am today because of them.”

- Jordan Richards
Graphic Design Major

Technologies

OSU graphic design student hard at work

Within the Bartlett Center for the Visual Arts, students have 24-hour access to two design studios and three computer lab spaces, enhancing their education with cutting-edge technology. The Visual Resource Center includes a full 3-D printing lab and an Epilog Laser Cutter to support faculty and students in their academic studies and research activities.

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