Digital and Graphic Arts

Kelly Glentz Brush, Assistant Professor
Harry Mueller, Assistant Professor
Philp Parisi, Assistant Professor
Barclay Tucker, Assistant Professor

B.A Digital Media
B.A. Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
A.S Digital Media
A.S. Graphic Design
Minors: Digital Media, Graphic Design

Mission Statement

In a spirited and engaging environment, the Digital and Graphic Arts Department creates a real-to-life professional climate. The program fosters creative, independent thinking and teaches technical design skills while strongly emphasizing aesthetics and concept. Both in and out of the classroom, students prepare for a professional career in graphic design, illustration or web design and development. Our students leave with a passion for design.

Common Program Goals

Upon completion of the program students will have:

An entry-level portfolio specific to the major or emphasis
An ability to use basic design principles to communicate effectively
Expertise and professionalism in the design and or web development process
Competency and creative skills in using graphic design or web design software
An ability to work collaboratively and independently in solving specific design problems

Acceptance into the Digital and Graphic Arts Majors

Prior to completion of the sophomore year, students majoring in either Graphic Design or Digital Media request for formal acceptance into the major. Requirements for being accepted into the majors are completion of the first year and a half of required major courses, submission of a portfolio of design work completed over the first year and a half of Graphic Design and/or Digital Media related courses and the recommendation of the full time faculty in the department based on the review of the portfolio.

Program Assessment

There are three primary ways in which the Digital and Graphic Arts Department assesses its program goals: design studio client evaluations, internship supervisor evaluations, and sophomore/senior portfolio reviews.