Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design
Visual imagery and communication heavily influence the modern world. MVNU Graphic Design students are equipped to communicate clearly and to enrich the daily lives of consumers with effective designs, influencing culture and society in important, positive, and constructive ways.
MVNU’s Graphic Design program has two tracks students can choose from — the visual arts track or the media and marketing track. Students go through a rigorous program focusing on an in-depth understanding of the creative process. A high level of craftsmanship is emphasized.
Senior Graphic Design students present their portfolios in a Senior Design Portfolio show at MVNU’s professional Schnormeier Gallery, showcasing a wide variety of well-crafted and effective projects to the public.
Curriculum
Explore our graphic design courses, which create space for a Professional Portfolio and Management course during your junior year.
Faith & learning at MVNU
As an intentionally Christian University, we integrate our faith into everything we do at MVNU. From prayer before class to exploring real-world moral and ethical dilemmas, we’ll teach you what it means to shine forth.
Travel
Imagine walking the streets of Rome where St. Paul walked, floating down a Venetian canal, seeing the art of the Sistine Chapel, exploring the ancient site of Pompeii, experiencing Sorrento with its romantic cliff-side setting and discovering the modern and ancient sites of Italy from the Coliseum to Cathedrals to museums. Oh, plus there's great food and amazing coffee.
As an MVNU Graphic Design major, there’s no need to imagine — you can take in the wonders of Italy for yourself during spring break, and even get course credit for it!
Service Learning:
- Belize
- Swaziland
- Haiti
- Croatia, Austria & Hungary
- Italy
- Spain, Portugal & France
- Greater Columbus Area
- Orlando
- San Francisco
- New Orleans
- Washington, D.C.
- Guyana
- Guatemala
Scholarships
Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.
Careers
Odds are, you’ll be working in your field within a year of graduation. About half of MVNU’s Graphic Design students are offered jobs before graduation. In fact, we often have graduates tell us that their employers were surprised and impressed with the quality of their portfolios — many have secured jobs because their portfolios reflected excellence.
We have graduates designing everything from websites to T-shirts, from magazines to coffee mugs, from textbooks to advertisements — whatever your design niche, you’ll be in high demand with a Graphic Design degree from MVNU.
Corporations
Land a job as a Graphic Designer or creative director for an organization with an internal creative team.
Freelance Design
Serve clients, agencies, and corporations with project-based or hourly design work as an independent consultant.
Meet the Faculty
Learn from faculty members who know how to balance theory and practical application for a relevant, empowering, Christ-centered learning experience.
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