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Graphic Design

Add real design skills to any degree. EIU's Graphic Design minor teaches you to communicate visually, typography, digital imaging, and design fundamentals, with hands-on access to Adobe Creative Suite and the same faculty who teach our design majors.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Drama,, Postsecondary, Teachers, Artists
Graphic Design students at EIU

Why Study Graphic Design at EIU?

  • Add practical visual communication and creative problem-solving skills to another major in 18 credit hours
  • Tailor your coursework to graphic design, interactive/motion graphics, or typography
  • Receive direct feedback from professional faculty in small design classes
  • Pair naturally with majors in marketing, communication, journalism, or entrepreneurship
  • Receive direct feedback from professional faculty in small design classes
"Everything from the inspirational faculty to the refreshing, creative space and tools of Doudna Fine Arts Center allowed me to start and progress my career in graphic design."
Adam Limanowski
Graphic Design | Senior UX Designer, Grainger | Class of 2013
Adam Limanowski, Graphic Design at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Hands-on studio coursework using Adobe Creative Suite and dedicated computer labs
  • Create design, photography, editorial or production work through Blueroom Magazine
  • Apply design skills through student organizations, campus employment and projects in your primary major
  • Visit design studios and connect with alumni and working professionals through department programming
  • Use professional printing, photography, vinyl cutting and binding resources to produce finished work
Hands-On Experience, Graphic Design students at EIU

What You'll Learn

EIU's Graphic Design minor teaches students how to use imagery, typography, color, symbols and digital media to communicate with an audience. The 18-hour program begins with two-dimensional foundations and Introduction to Graphic Design, plus drawing or digital imaging. You can then focus in traditional graphic design, interactive and motion graphics, typography or the history of graphic design, or combine areas for a broader experience.

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$80,190
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Art, Drama, & Music Teachers,…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Craft Artists
  • Fine Artists, Including Painters,…
  • Photographers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Medium (3/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Chris Kahler
Chair, Art + Design | Interim Director, Tarble Museum of Art
cbkahler@eiu.edu
2670 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-549-2160
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Samantha Tableriou
Associate Professor - Graphic Design + Typography
stableriou@eiu.edu
2822 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-549-2160
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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