Graphic Design BFA

Warrensburg

Develop Your Creative Talents

Your Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from the University of Central Missouri will help you develop the creative talents and technical skills you need to become a graphic designer. Since 1986, the Department of Art and Design at UCM has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Since UCM is the only state-supported, four-year school in Missouri with NASAD accreditation, you’ll earn a graphic design degree that is respected and recognized in the industry.

Learn By Doing

You’ll gain hands-on experience through studio courses and access to a 24-hour lab that features state-of-the-art equipment, hardware and software. You’ll learn the theoretical and practical aspects of graphic design from highly experienced faculty members. These dedicated educators will help you master creative problem-solving skills, gain conceptual and aesthetic judgment and use technology as a design tool. Your graphic design degree will prepare you for careers, including advertising agency art director to a variety of graphic designer positions.

Graphic Design

You’ll study typography, logo and trademark design, publication design, advertising design and interactive and motion design.

Design-A-Thon

By participating in the Design-A-Thon service-learning project, you can use your graphic design skills to help nonprofits.

American Institute of Graphic Design

You can expand your education by getting involved in the UCM student chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design.

Opportunities

You’ll have opportunities with professional groups in Kansas City, including the AAF-Kansas City and the Kansas City AIGA Chapter.

Accreditation

The University of Central Missouri’s art programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). UCM has been continuously accredited since 1986.

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Meet the Faculty

Mr. Orr teaches all levels of graphic design courses. His creative research includes client work in publication, typography, logo-trademark design, websites, and branding systems. Mr. Orr has also worked professionally as a designer and remains active designing for various local, regional, and national clients bringing that experience to the classroom. He teaches and works in both the print and digital areas of graphic design.

Laptop Requirement

Students in the Graphic Design program are required to purchase a laptop beginning Fall 2019.
More information will be added at a later date.

Program of Study

Contact

Mr. Clint Orr
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
Grinstead 312A
Tel: (660) 543-4024

orr@ucmo.edu