A Design Program strong on concepts, process, and creation.

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Design Program Studies

Central’s BA in Graphic/Information Design prepares students for careers in graphic design, information design, marketing, and communications.

Graduates create, organize, and evaluate portfolios and apply creative problem solving and technical skills to produce art and designs in a variety of mediums. Additionally, students graduate with a comprehensive understanding of graphic design, branding & identity, web design, multimedia design, 3-D digital imaging, and animation.

  • Attend full- or part-time

  • Classes on-campus and in hybrid format

  • Portfolio development

  • Hands-on skill development and more

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    Undergrad

    The Bachelor of Art Degree in Graphic/Information Design promotes professional studies in the areas of Graphic Design; Typography; Branding and Identity; Web Design; App Development; Multimedia Design; UI/UX Design; AR, VR and 3-D Digital Imaging; Motion Graphics and Animation.

    Undergraduate Guide
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    Graduate

    The Master of Arts Degree in Information Design provides professional instruction in the areas of Advanced Design Theory, Design Practice, Research for Graphic / Information Design, History of Design, Graphic Design, and Interactive Multimedia.

    Graduate Guide
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    Alumni Careers

    Our undergraduate and graduate are highly successful working as designers and art directors with nationally known Graphic Design firms, Advertising Agencies, Corporate Design and Communication Departments, Broadcasters, Publishers (both print and web), Multimedia and Animation Studios. The career center provides resources for students to get a head start in their design career’s.

    Career Center

Where Central alumni design

Black Nike swoosh logo on a black background.
The word 'REBELLION' in large black letters with 'GROUP' in smaller gray letters next to it.
Logo with the word 'aetna' in purple lowercase letters.
Max logo in blue text on a white background.
Volkswagen logo with a black background and dark blue emblem.
Stanley Black & Decker logo on a yellow background
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LEGO logo with white text outlined in black on a red background.
NBC logo with colorful peacock feathers
Pratt & Whitney logo with stylized circular emblem and company name in bold blue letters.
Pfizer logo with stylized blue 'e' symbol and the company name in blue text.
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Learn more about Central Design