Course Listings
Graphic Design
A major and a minor in Graphic Design are available. See also Art, Game Design, Marketing, and Multimedia Communication.
Major in Graphic Design
41 credit hours
- ART 101 Drawing3
- ART 107 Foundations of Design3
- ART 108 Digital Design3
- One of the following:3
- ART 208 Graphic Design 2: Typography
- One of the following:3
- ART 255 Photography3
- ART 308 Graphic Design 3: Methods & Process3
- ART 408 Graphic Design 4: Advanced Design3
- ART 409 Internship1
- ART 410 Senior Seminar3
- ART 411 Senior Exhibit1
- Three of the following:9
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates in Graphic Design will:
- Demonstrate technical proficiency using professional design software.
- Use principles of design and typography to create effective visual communication.
- Be able to define and assess communication goals and design appropriate and creative solutions at a professional level.
- Demonstrate preparedness to incorporate design into their lives after graduation in a variety of ways, within or in addition to a career.
Planning Guide:
| First Year | Digital Design Foundations of Design Photography or Drawing First level courses in the major Goshen Core courses |
| Second Year | Photography or Drawing Graphic Design 2: Typography Balance of remaining first-level studio courses History of Art II or Contemporary Art History Goshen Core, including SST |
| Third Year | History of Art II or Contemporary Art History Graphic Design 3: Methods & Processes Upper level art courses and electives Seminar Goshen Core |
| Fourth Year | Graphic Design Internship Graphic Design 4: Advanced Graphic Design Remaining major courses and electives Remaining Goshen Core and electives Senior Exhibit |
Planning and Advising Notes
At least one, but no more than two studio art courses are recommended per semester. At least 75 non-art credit hours are required for a Goshen College degree. Students may not earn a double major in Art and Graphic Design.
Minor in Graphic Design
21 credit hours
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Graphic Design will:
- Demonstrate technical proficiency using professional design software.
- Use principles of design and typography to create effective visual communication.
ART 101 Drawing
Fundamentals of drawing and visual composition as applied to pictorial organization. Emphasis placed on rendering skills — the use of line, value and perspective — balanced by expressive approaches using a variety of media. Encouraged as a first course in...
ART 107 Foundations of Design
A beginning course focusing on art elements and principles. Through experimentation, exercises, specific problems and using basic media and techniques, the student becomes familiar with fundamental visual concepts. Studio experience, critique and some research/writing are included. Encouraged as a first...
ART 108 Digital Design
This course in visual expression and communication will introduce students to the elements and principles of graphic design. It also introduces relevant computer programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Through exercises, projects and critiques, students will learn both...
ART 208 Graphic Design 2: Typography
Students are introduced to the elements and principles of graphic design/visual communication. Emphasis will be placed on the aesthetic use of typography and image in the development of projects in publication, poster and advertising design. This course will also provide...
ART 255 Photography
(Cross-listed from Comm 255) A beginning course in the art and communication of digital photography. Students will explore photography through manual settings, post production, and print. The course will also touch on the history of photography, work by contemporary artists,...
ART 308 Graphic Design 3: Methods & Process
This course focuses on building a practical foundation of the graphic design process and methodologies. Instruction includes theoretical basis and practical approach to concept and creation. Production standards for layouts, inks and paper, printing processes, and color theory will also...
ART 408 Graphic Design 4: Advanced Design
Emphasis will be placed on corporate design. Students will explore logo design and carry the visual through to stationery, graphic standards manual, and various other marketing projects. This course expands on previous graphic design knowledge and skills. It emphasizes research...
ART 409 Internship
Supervised placement in an arts business or other organization that is relevant to the student’s career interest. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. For art and graphic design majors only.
ART 410 Senior Seminar
Students will discuss practical, professional, and ethical dimensions of their Goshen College education. They will engage in a common reading experience, conduct a final project, interview professionals in their aspirational fields, and prepare a capstone portfolio that reflects designated learning...
ART 411 Senior Exhibit
A senior exhibition emphasizing studio work in an area in which the student has specialized and developed a personal style. Course includes gallery installation, publicity and education relating to the exhibit. Prerequisite: Six hours in medium chosen for exhibit and...
COMM 326 Creating for the Web
This course examines the necessary tools for building successful web pages. Students utilize design elements and principles to emphasize the importance of the web as an effective form of communication. They also learn languages of page development (HTML/CSS) and responsive...