The Graphic and Interactive Design program emphasizes the elements and principles of design in combination with the use of computers, software and other design peripherals to produce graphic design projects. Focus is placed on the creative integration and selection of type styles and images as they relate to the printed page, film/video output, web-based design, user interface design and multimedia applications. The Graphic and Interactive Design program is designed to prepare students for the workforce.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to • Demonstrate awareness of the computer as an effective and important mode of visual communication used by artists and designers today • Demonstrate the creative potential of art and design software • Analyze and interpret the elements and principles of graphic design as applied to the practice of visual communication and current graphic production techniques • Demonstrate an understanding of the design process • Analyze styles in typographic design, type selection and type specification in relation to new computer technology and the internet • Demonstrate an understanding of the range of business practices currently used by artists and designers in the visual communications industry