Graphic Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts + Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Josh Claassen Graphic Design

CULTIVATE YOUR EYE FOR DESIGN.

Graphic design is the marriage of form, function, and imagination to create a visual language. But innovative design isn’t just nice to look at—it has a significant impact on the way we live our lives.

“RMCAD is the key to unlock your true potential. The best thing about this school is that you can learn just as much from your peers as you can from your professors. I would not trade this environment for anything.” – Joshua Claassen, 2013

As a Graphic Design major, you'll learn to create visual experiences that fit the needs of our ever-changing world. RMCAD’s respected Graphic Design program combines leading-edge technology with a classical foundation in art history, design theory, and critical thinking. We also provide hands-on experience with established design professionals through internships as well as placements within internationally known design organizations, so you’ll leave with the hands-on experience you need to succeed.

Check out our graphic design classes and explore the industry's many career possibilities below.

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Current Student Work

Class Name

Credits

Core Classes
Advanced Digital lab
3
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Interaction Design
3
Motion Design
3
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Image Processing
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Storytelling + Video
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Visual Sequincing II
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Visual Design I
3

Liberal Arts
*Human & Contemporary Thought 2*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 3*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought*
3
*Mathematics*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Art + Design History III: Modern to Contemporary
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical + Natural Sciences
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 2
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 3
3
Studies in Culture + Literature
3

Core Classes
Advanced Digital lab
3
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Interaction Design
3
Motion Design
3
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Image Processing
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Storytelling + Video
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Visual Sequincing II
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Visual Design I
3

Liberal Arts
*Human & Contemporary Thought 2*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 3*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought*
3
*Mathematics*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Art + Design History III: Modern to Contemporary
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical + Natural Sciences
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 2
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 3
3
Studies in Culture + Literature
3

Core Classes
Advanced Digital lab
3
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Interaction Design
3
Motion Design
3
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Image Processing
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Storytelling + Video
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Visual Sequincing II
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Visual Design I
3

Liberal Arts
*Human & Contemporary Thought 2*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 3*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 4*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought*
3
*Mathematics*
3
Academic Strategies for Artists + Designers
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Art + Design History III: Modern to Contemporary
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical + Natural Sciences
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 2
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 3
3
Studies in Culture + Literature
3

Core Classes
Advanced Digital lab
3
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Interaction Design
3
Motion Design
3
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Image Processing
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Storytelling + Video
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Visual Sequincing II
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Visual Design I
3

Liberal Arts
*Human & Contemporary Thought 2*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 3*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 4*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought*
3
*Mathematics*
3
Academic Strategies for Artists + Designers
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Art + Design History III: Modern to Contemporary
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical + Natural Sciences
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 2
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 3
3
Studies in Culture + Literature
3

Core Classes
3-D Packaging
3
Design Systems
3
Experience Design
3
Experimental Typography
3
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio Part I
1.5
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio Part II
1.5
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Image Processing
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Visual Design I
3

Liberal Arts
*Human & Contemporary Thought 2*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 3*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought*
3
*Mathematics*
3
Academic Strategies for Artists + Designers
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Art + Design History III: Modern to Contemporary
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical + Natural Sciences
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 2
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 3
3
Studies in Culture + Literature
3

Core Classes
3-D Packaging
3
Design Systems
3
Experience Design
3
Experimental Typography
3
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio Part I
1.5
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio Part II
1.5
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Image Processing
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Visual Design I
3

Liberal Arts
*Human & Contemporary Thought 2*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 3*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought*
3
*Mathematics*
3
Academic Strategies for Artists + Designers
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Art + Design History III: Modern to Contemporary
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical + Natural Sciences
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 2
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 3
3
Studies in Culture + Literature
3

Core Classes
Design Systems
3
Experience Design
3
Experimental Typography
3
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio
3
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Information Visualization
3
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Imaging
3
Senior Graphic Design Seminar
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Storytelling + Video
3
Topics in Graphic Design
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Visual Sequincing II
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Mathematics*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
HU4000 Electives
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3

Core Classes
Design Systems
3
Experience Design
3
Experimental Typography
3
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio
3
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Information Visualization
3
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Imaging
3
Senior Graphic Design Seminar
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Storytelling + Video
3
Topics in Graphic Design
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Visual Sequincing II
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Mathematics*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
HU4000 Electives
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3

Core Classes
3-D Packaging
3
Design Systems
3
Experience Design
3
Experimental Typography
3
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio
3
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Image Processing
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Visual Design I
3

Liberal Arts
*Human & Contemporary Thought 2*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 3*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought*
3
*Mathematics*
3
Academic Strategies for Artists + Designers
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Art + Design History III: Modern to Contemporary
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical + Natural Sciences
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 2
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 3
3
Studies in Culture + Literature
3

Core Classes
3-D Packaging
3
Design Systems
3
Experience Design
3
Experimental Typography
3
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio
3
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Image Processing
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Visual Design I
3

Liberal Arts
*Human & Contemporary Thought 2*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought 3*
3
*Human & Contemporary Thought*
3
*Mathematics*
3
Academic Strategies for Artists + Designers
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Art + Design History III: Modern to Contemporary
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical + Natural Sciences
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 2
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult 3
3
Studies in Culture + Literature
3

Core Classes
Design Systems
3
Experience Design
3
Experimental Typography
3
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio Part I
1.5
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio Part II
1.5
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Information Visualization
3
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Imaging
3
Senior Communications Design Seminar
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Storytelling + Video
3
Topics in Graphic Design Part I
1.5
Topics in Graphic Design Part II
1.5
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Visual Sequincing II
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3
Graphic Design Elective 3
3
Graphic Design Elective 4
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Mathematics*
3
*Physical & Natural Science*
3
*Social & Behavioral Sciences # 1*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
HU4000 Electives
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3

Core Classes
Design Systems
3
Experience Design
3
Experimental Typography
3
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio Part I
1.5
Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio Part II
1.5
Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review
0
Graphic Design Sophomore /Junior Portfolio Review
0
Information Visualization
3
Rapid Visualization + Prototyping
3
Raster Imaging
3
Senior Communications Design Seminar
3
Sign + Symbol
3
Storytelling + Video
3
Topics in Graphic Design Part I
1.5
Topics in Graphic Design Part II
1.5
Type + Layout
3
Typographic Design
3
User Prototyping
3
Vector Illustration
3
Visual Sequencing I
3
Visual Sequincing II
3
Web Design
3

Elective Classes
Graphic Design Elective 1
3
Graphic Design Elective 2
3
Graphic Design Elective 3
3
Graphic Design Elective 4
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Mathematics*
3
*Physical & Natural Science*
3
*Social & Behavioral Sciences # 1*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of Communications Design
3
HU4000 Electives
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3

Potential Careers

Creative Director
Graphic Designer
Marketing Consultant
Promotional Designer
Layout Designer
Packaging Designer
Merchandiser
Web Designer
Web Administrator
Publishing Industry Designer
Signage Designer
Exhibit Designer
Digital Project Manager
Web Analyst
Image Editor
Web Content Editor
HTML Coder
E-Commerce Coordinator
Catalog Designer
Production Art Manager
Advertising Designer or Director
Integrated Marketing Designer
Freelance Designer/ Digital Artist
Lead Web/ Graphics Programmer
Corporate or In-House Designer
Graphic Designer for Film/ Television
Multi-Media/Interactive Media Specialist
Communications Manager

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Bachelor of Fine Arts + Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Josh Claassen Graphic Design

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