Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

Our Communication Design specialization teaches the creative processes to communicate ideas through art, image, language and technology. You will receive hands-on instruction in a variety of graphic design principles, including user centric creative problem solving, typography, interactive and engaging design, digital graphic technology, production methods and other industry topics. Faculty and students regularly collaborate with clients on design research projects that include product development, print and digital marketing collateral, branding, and much more. Previous collaborations include: Elan Polo International, Emerson Tool Company, School Outfitters, Symrise Inc., and Yurbuds.Interdisciplinary collaboration is a valuable part of this degree students are encouraged to explore Industrial Design as either a minor or specialization in order to gain a broad, holistic approach to the design field. In addition to many Art and Design scholarships, we also offer a design-specific award to a student each year.

College of Liberal Arts