Graphic Design Area
The Graphic Design program prepares you to become a visual communicator, critical thinker, and creative problem solver. Through our mentorship and curricula, you will learn the history and theory, acquire conceptual, analytical, and practical skills through hands-on exploration, and develop professional portfolios.
Common careers for graduates include the following in design, advertising, corporate communications, education, publishing, or non-profit sectors:
- Visual, production, and interactive design
- Art direction
- Editorial/publication design
- User experience and interface design
- Data visualization and Infographics
- Branding and packaging design
- Experiential graphic design
- Motion graphics and title design
Opportunities
Graphic Design Internship
Internships are one of the best ways to gain hands-on skills while learning real-world applications and techniques in the graphic design industry. Interact with many creative minds, problem-solve and learn new processes, network, and gain opportunities to hone your critical thinking. Register for ART 4850 Internship in Visual Arts and complete your graphic design internship in local or city design agencies and businesses. Once you locate your internship, contact the Graphic Design advisor!
Where can I find internships? You can find internships in the following links below, or you can phone businesses, agencies, non-profit organizations, or design departments:
Need more help? Check out this Guide to Internship by the AIGA.
AIGA Atlanta Student Board Chapter
The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Atlanta chapter, the 9th largest chapter of the AIGA, is a professional association for graphic designers in the United States. They guide the Atlanta Student board, a dynamic group that shares its passion for design and learning with the community. Joining the Student board is a great way to find internships and jobs, access design workshops, make connections with your design community, and gain mentorship from design professionals.
BFA Graphic Design Society
The BFA Graphic Design Society is diverse community of design thinkers and creatives. Their goal is to educate and provide resources to current students and encourage them to take preliminary steps in starting their graphic design careers. Members will get a chance to learn about design trends, gain information about internship and possible design career opportunities, connect and engage in design conversation.