CREATIVE CAREERS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Develop your creativity and communication skills with our Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, combining classic art principles and modern digital tools to prepare you for a dynamic career in the field. Gain real-world design skills in publication, packaging, web, and illustration—and join the 99% of graduates who are employed or in grad school within six months.
Degrees
Graphic Design (B.A.)
Major
Graphic Design
Minor
Why Study Graphic Design?
Morningside University’s Graphic Design program prepares students for careers in branding, marketing, digital design, and visual communication through studio coursework, professional internships, and portfolio development. Students graduate with real-world experience, industry-ready design skills, and a professional portfolio that prepares them for creative careers or graduate study.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Guaranteed internship providing professional design experience
- Strong portfolio development through real client projects
- Career preparation for branding, UX/UI, marketing, advertising, and digital media
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Internships
Our students complete internships with top advertising agencies, publishers, nonprofits, and private companies throughout the region and beyond.
Hands On Experience
Exhibit your graphic design work in our nationally recognized student magazine, Kiosk, and at student art exhibitions in the Eppley Art Gallery and the HJF Learning Center.
Research & Active Learning
Take field trips to design firms, ad agencies, art studios, museums, and galleries across the Midwest.
Art Talent Grant scholarships are available to prospective students from all areas of study who submit a portfolio review. Ask your admissions counselor for more information.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
A Graphic Design degree prepares you to create visual solutions that inform, engage, and inspire audiences across print, digital, and interactive media. You’ll develop creative, technical, and strategic design skills while building a professional portfolio that prepares you for careers in branding, marketing, advertising, user experience, and visual communications. Potential careers include:
- Graphic Designer
- Technical Illustrator
- UX/UI Designer
- Art Director*
- Marketing and Communications Designer
- Social Media Director
- Packaging Designer
- Sports / Team Visual Designer
*Art Director positions typically require professional experience.
Morningside Graphic Design graduates work in creative agencies, corporate marketing departments, government organizations, nonprofits, and media companies. Many also build successful freelance careers or join in-house creative teams across a variety of industries. Graduates work at:
- Professional and collegiate sports organizations
- City of Sioux City
- Downtown Partners, Sioux City, Iowa
- Antidote 71, Sioux City, Iowa
- Verde Outdoors, Sioux City, Iowa
- Wells Enterprises (Blue Bunny), Le Mars, Iowa
- Advertising and branding agencies
- Corporate marketing and creative departments
- Nonprofit organizations
- Publishing and media companies
Graphic Design coursework combines creativity with hands-on technical experience to help you build a strong professional portfolio. You’ll learn visual communication, branding, illustration, web and interactive design, and creative problem-solving while working on projects that mirror the expectations of the design industry. Featured courses include Graphic Design I, Web Design/Interactive Media, Illustration, and Graphic Design Studio.
WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
Related Majors & Minors
Still looking for the right fit? check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.
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MEET THE FACULTY
Shelby Prindaville
Associate Professor
I love the genuine community we’ve built here with talented people who come together to pursue their passions. I also really appreciate the professional development support I’ve been granted to pursue new research and exhibition opportunities!
Shelby’s Profile
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