Program Information
The Graphic Design Program is part of the Media Arts Department. Media Arts has 5 majors (Graphic Design, Film/Video, Journalism, Sports Communication, and Multimedia) and 7 minors (Graphic Design, Film/Video Production, Film Studies, Journalism, Sports Communication, and Communication, Multimedia Minor).
Career Information
- What can I do with this major?
- Scroll down to the “What can I do with These Majors?” section and click on the link, then find your major of interest
Declaring a major in Graphic Design
- Pacific University students declare majors by the end of sophomore year or at 45 earned credits
- Current students interested in the Graphic Design major should connect with a Graphic Design advisor as soon as possible.
Course Planning for Graphic Design
- Graphic Design Major Requirements
- Graphic Design Minor Requirements
- Courses to complete in the first two years, in order to graduate in four years
- ARTST 206 - Image Design (Fall)
- MEDA 116 - Graphic Design I (Every semester)
- MEDA 214 - Typography (this is offered alternate years; it is advised that first year and sophomore level students take this in their first even year fall)
- Other Media Arts Programs
- Film and Video (major and minor)
- Journalism (major and minor)
- Sports Communication (major and minor)
- Multimedia (major)
- Communication (minor)
Additional Advising Support
- Core degree requirements
- Connect with an advisor in the department.
- Connect with the Academic and Career Advising Center in AuCoin 129.