Graphic Design Major & Minor
Earn your Graphic Design degree at Carthage
Graphic design majors at Carthage are equipped with the versatility to work in a wide range of occupations. Students gain a thorough understanding of the design principles underlying everything from web design to photography and employ them in projects using industry-standard software. Upper-level courses drill deeper into their chosen specialties.
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The senior seminar culminates in a personal design exhibition, giving you the chance to display a portfolio of your best work. This final portfolio can be tailored to your professional interests.
Graphic Design degree career Opportunities
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 3 percent growth in jobs for graphic designers through 2031, in part due to the need for professionals who can “create visually appealing and effective layouts of websites and social media sites.”
Many Carthage alumni are independent graphic designers, while others hold positions with employers such as:
- GFX International
- Northern Ground (digital agency)
- ABC 7 Chicago
- The Onion
- Kohler
- Jockey International
- Winnetka (Illinois) Park District
- Good Foods Group
- Pivot Design
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Opportunities for Graphic Design Majors
Many graphic design majors get involved in DRAFT, a campus organization for those interested in graphic design. Faculty arrange tours of design studios in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor multiple times each year, and seniors often participate in the American Institute of Graphic Arts’ statewide portfolio review. Prof. Huaracha regularly leads J-Term study tours to photograph nature in locations like Arizona and Costa Rica.