Graphic Design

Influential visiting designers

Each year the Graphic Design area brings influential visiting designers to campus including Elliott Earls (Cranbrook Academy of Art), shown here.

Graphic Design portfolios

Graphic Design students produce professional portfolios and nearly 100% are hired within a few months after graduation.

3-D book covers

Student work from the 3-D book cover class

Professional practice

Graphic design students learn about collaboration, innovation, theory, professional practice, technical competence, history, creative processes, and sustainability.

BFA show 2016

Graduating seniors show their BFA portfolios during an annual exhibit in Salt Lake City.

2016 Caine College of the Arts Valedictorian

Olivia Godfrey (Graphic Design BFA) is flanked by Department Head Laura Gelfand and Dean Craig Jessop

The graphic design emphasis area delivers a comprehensive professional education in the study and practice of visual communication design. Education in design theory and practice prepares students to become leaders in the various disciplines that constitute today's design profession. Graphic design students receive training in collaboration, innovation, theory, professional practice, technical competence, history, creative processes and sustainability. This competitive program culminates in the creation of a professional portfolio that helps our alumni get jobs in prestigious national and international design studios and advertising agencies.

Click here to view the graphic design BFA four year plan.

Click here to view the graphic design BFA application*

Visit usudesign.com to learn more

*The next BFA review is Fall of 2018

Graphic Design Faculty:

Dave Smellie

Associate Professor of Graphic Design

Mike Daines
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Bob Winward
Associate Professor or Graphic Design

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