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The graphic design program at Valparaiso University offers solid training and preparation for the contemporary design field. With traditional course work in Typography, Corporate Identity, Page Layout, Poster and Package Design and experimental courses such as Electronic Painting, students acquire a broad knowledge of the various design disciplines the profession has to offer. In addition, advanced students spend time with research and writing projects that help to develop important critical thinking skills.

Valparaiso University, unlike many schools, has committed itself to design by offering some of the best hardware and software tools available in college art programs. This means that while students are learning how to design, they do so with the tools that the industry demands. Our computer lab is equipped with 18 computers, large format monitors, high resolution flat bed scanners, laser printer, in-house wide format printing capabilities, and software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Express, Macro Media Director, and Carrara Studio. Our students find everything required to develop their skills as they prepare for a challenging career in graphic design.

Graphics students are encouraged to seek out an internship experience and the University is often able to assist them in securing a local position. This spring senior design students will travel to Dallas Texas to participate in a student design conference and job fair.