The Graphic Design program is closely linked to modern information technology and prepares students for careers in advertising, media organizations, and the creative industries. It provides academic and professional training that enables graduates to design and produce print and digital advertisements, motion graphics, and 3D and interactive visual content, as well as multimedia designs, using the latest design technologies and methods. Students also build expertise in computer applications, visual communication, artistic expression, and innovative design.
Program duration: Two academic years (70 credit hours).
Graduate Competencies
Graduates of the Graphic Design program will be able to:
- Design, develop, and produce diverse print materials and graphic-design projects.
- Master digital image editing and processing in all its forms.
- Edit and integrate audio and video to support interactive graphic designs of various sizes.
- Apply diverse design techniques (image processing, blending, illustration, and montage) to develop graphic design.
- Use creative graphic models to solve problems and build related applications.
- Create interactive models and designs for advertising materials and graphic design.
- Use ready-made design tools to create images, advertising prints, and interactive media, ensuring their integration with other graphic technologies.
- Develop classical artistic drawing skills alongside 2D and 3D computer-based drawing.
- Master digital photography and image processing, and publish artistic creativity using the computer.
- Apply web-development tools and become familiar with web-design languages.
- Produce a variety of artistic works for newspapers, advertisements, educational and entertainment programs, and art and promotional exhibitions.
- Work proficiently with major graphic-design software, including Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects.
- Work across different computer platforms (Mac and PC) and apply them in graphic design.
Job Opportunities
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in:
- Printing and publishing houses, presses, and newspapers.
- Graphic-design offices, presses, and educational institutions.
- Packaging and brochure design.
- Photography.
- Cartoon design and illustration.
- Freelance and entrepreneurial work.