Graphic Design

Design with purpose.

Graphic Design is a discipline that combines strategy, art and language to communicate ideas and messages. Students learn to be critical design thinkers and creative problem solvers through UIndy's hands-on curriculum which includes research, typography, image making, web and print design. Students have opportunities to participate in human-centered cause-based design for non-profit clients through coursework in UIndy's student design agency and prepare a professional portfolio for a career in design.

  • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • colleges of distinction 2025-2026
  • ranked as a national university by u.s. news and world report

Advantages

  • Gain skills in visual organization principles, creative problem-solving, and conceptual thinking
  • Build competencies in industry-standard software and technologies
  • Spend time with professors to improve skills, work on individual challenges, and build your professional portfolio
  • Learn to work as part of a team and collaborate with other creative professionals in small classes
  • Take advantage of networking opportunities in Indianapolis
  • Learn how to properly communicate and articulate ideas
  • Conduct efficient research and analysis methods for understanding design problems
  • Learn how to be an adaptable designer who can keep pace with new trends
  • Network with professional designers through student membership in the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) or the American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Juliana Rohrmoser headshot
Juliana Rohrmoser
Visual Communication Design, Class of 2018

My time at the University of Indianapolis has been nothing short of amazing. All of my experiences have contributed to making me a well-rounded student, and given me an outside of the classroom advantage in my professional field.

Degree Options

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) - This is a liberal arts degree that requires fewer advanced design classes, allowing more time for electives. Students who choose this option often double major.

Potential Careers

  • Work as part of a design team for a large or small company
  • Design print and online media on a marketing or PR team
  • Design websites and digital ad spaces
  • Work as a strategist, developing brands and identities

Curriculum Guides

These curriculum guides outline the different classes you will need to take as a Graphic Design major. The general education guide provides a list of all the classes you need in order to fulfill UIndy’s general education requirements. The Graphic Design guides list the classes you'll need to take to fulfill your major’s requirements. Be sure to take a look at each guide in order to get a complete picture of what your classes will look like at UIndy.