Graphic Design
Visual communication — branding, typography, layout, and digital design. Portfolio-driven career.
Core courses
- • Design Fundamentals
- • Typography
- • Color Theory
- • Digital Design
- • Branding
- • Print and Web Design
- • Motion Graphics
- • Senior Portfolio
Career paths
- • Graphic Designer
- • Brand Designer
- • UI/UX Designer
- • Art Director
- • Illustrator
- • Packaging Design
- • Advertising
- • Freelance
What to expect
Portfolio matters far more than degree. Internships in agencies or in-house creative teams essential.
How Fennie helps
Fennie supports design history and theory coursework; design skills require hands-on practice in software (Adobe, Figma).
FAQ
Degree required for graphic design?
Less than other majors. Strong portfolio matters most. Bootcamps and self-teaching are viable.
Graphic design vs UX design?
Significant overlap. UX more research-driven; graphic design more aesthetic-driven. UX pays better on average.
Salary range?
Entry $40-55k; senior $80-120k. UI/UX specialists higher.
Get through your Graphic Design coursework with Fennie
Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.
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