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.

The Program requires course work in Design, History of Design, Information Design, Illustration, Marketing, Communication, Management Information Systems and Computer Science with a strong Liberal Arts Component. In addition, students are required to complete 18 credits of Major Related course work (with approval of advisor) selected from the university offerings or the completion of a standard Minor or Concentration.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic/Information Design provides professional instruction in the areas of Design that meet industry standards for business.

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.

Graduates are expected to take leadership positions in the design industry, including graphic design, publishing, advertising, multimedia design, web design, digital imaging and corporate information design. The program, similar to the professional practice of design, addresses not only the theoretical, creative and technical aspects of visual design, but business applications as well, this unique degree program delivers graduates who meet and exceed the challenges of the rapidly evolving field.

Program Rationale

The Master of Arts in Information Design prepares graduates to take leadership positions in the design industry, including graphic design, publishing, advertising, multimedia design, web design, digital imaging, and corporate information design. Graduates are expected to meet the challenges presented by the theoretical, creative, and technical aspects of the rapidly changing field of visual design and its business applications through the development of the analytic and critical skills required to create, direct, present, and evaluate effective design solutions.

Program Objectives

The Master of Arts in Information Design prepares graduates to take leadership positions in the design industry, including graphic design, publishing, advertising, multimedia design, web design, digital imaging, and corporate information design. Graduates are expected to meet the challenges presented by the theoretical, creative, and technical aspects of the rapidly changing field of visual design and its business applications through the development of the analytic and critical skills required to create, direct, present, and evaluate effective design solutions.

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. Students of the program have produced design solutions for the following:

Aetna
Alexander Isley Studio
Apple
AT&T
Bayer
Brandlogic
Carling Technologies
Cashman + Katz Communications
Christies Auction House
Clear Channel Media
Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)
The Creative Group
Designs for Health
Discovery Communications
Ely Center of Contemporary Art
ESPN
Greenhouse Partners
Guinness Imports
HBO
Hertz
Hilton Hotels
Hispanic Recruitment Services
IBM
Impact Branding & Design
LEGO
Mercedes Benz
M&M Mars
New Britain Museum of American Art
Nike
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
Pepsi International
Pfizer
Pinterest
Pratt & Whitney
Rebel Interactive
Smith and Wesson
Sony
Stanley Black & Decker
Subaru
TracyLocke
Volkswagen America
The Walker Group
WNBA / Connecticut Sun
Worx Branding & Advertising
Xerox Corporation
ZAG Interactive