Graphic Design Studio
Overview
From the visual on your favorite hoodie to the refreshed logo you drew for your breakfast cereal this morning, graphic design is unique in its fusion of art and visual marketing. The graphic design studio minor at Gordon College provides a solid foundation of fundamental design principles to help you thrive in a creative career.
You’ll learn expert Adobe skills for weaving print and screen methods together, along with topics like typography, layout design, color theory and motion graphics—all enhanced by a faith-based lens—to support your career.
Why study graphic design at Gordon?
Our in-house, expert faculty of artists will challenge you to take your design skills to the next level while also celebrating the importance of enjoying the design process. Through hands-on, portfolio-building assignments you’ll channel your passion into engaging graphic designs and explore how to honor the Creator in your work and career.
Plus, Gordon’s location on Boston’s picturesque North Shore offers you the chance to visit leading graphic design agencies and world-class museums.
What can Christians bring to graphic design?
Art and the expression of our creativity are integral to our calling as followers of Christ. Christians in graphic design can actively see and experience God’s passion for beauty and aesthetic pleasure. By tapping into their creative talents and skills, Christ-centered designers can explore human-centered, sustainable and inclusive designs.
| Degree | Minor |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Undergraduate |
| School | Adams School of Music and the Arts |
| Program Format | In-Person |
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Courses
Graphic Design Studio Courses
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Experiential Learning
Build your portfolio and explore career opportunities through:
- Displaying your work in our Senior Thesis Exhibition
- Journeying to Gordon in Orvieto, a rich, art-centered international experience
- Visiting local design studios
- Traveling to Boston and NYC galleries and museums
- Interning with design firms and local museums
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Scholarships
We’re committed to working with you to make college accessible. Explore Gordon's scholarships, which are stackable up to $25,000.
Faculty
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.
Careers
Life after Gordon
What careers can I pursue by studying graphic design?
Graphic design students are creative visual storytellers and problem-solvers who can adapt well—valuable skills for any vocation. Be prepared for diverse careers that apply both your practical and artistic skills, including:
- Graphic designer
- Web designer
- Art director
- Marketing specialist
- Creative director
"The design program [at Gordon] taught me how to start from scratch. That serves as an extremely valuable lesson to me now in the start-up world, where things change every day, and the message I am building through my design needs to be tailored for different audiences."
Schuyler Anderson '14
Founder, Salemtown Board Company
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