Graphic Design

Graphic designers are visual storytellers. In Kean University’s BFA Graphic Design program, students learn to take their designs from concept to production for both print and digital. You will apply design principles in a variety of mediums, including web, UX, mobile, social, motion graphics, VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), immersive experiences and more.

The program’s curriculum includes a liberal arts and visual design foundation, art and design history, and design theory. Build on your knowledge of design fundamentals with advanced courses in identity, branding, interactive, video, sound, motion graphics and emerging technologies. Students in Kean’s graphic design degree program gain practical experience through internships and hands-on collaborations with public and nonprofit partners.

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Undergraduate graphic design student work
Senior portfolio graphic design student work

What You Learn

Acquire the background, experience and skills to launch a career in the multifaceted field of graphic design.

Solve visual communication problems through creative and critical thinking
Use and apply capabilities of design software and digital platforms
Design visual communication solutions using the principles of composition, typography and aesthetics
Generate relevant and appropriate design solutions to a target audience using a wide range of concepts, techniques and media
Apply the depth and breadth of the liberal arts and design education to solve problems in a global and connected world
Create an engaging and distinct portfolio to match career goals

Kean also offers a second graphic design BFA in interactive advertising that focuses on creating ad campaigns across a variety of media channels.

Faculty

Denise Anderson, Assistant Professor
Deborah Ceballos, Lecturer
Edward Johnston, Associate Professor
Efe Kutuk, Assistant Professor
Robin Landa, Professor
Christopher Navetta, Lecturer
Sahil Patel, Lecturer
Henry Stankiewicz, Assistant Professor

Program Options:

BFA Graphic Design

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All the professors at RBSD are accomplished designers in various fields, and most are published authors as well. They helped me prepare for the challenges I would face as a young designer in an intensely competitive field, and ultimately they have set me up for my success.

Manik Rathee

Design & Engineering, Google

Cougars Climb Higher

At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to get involved in clubs and organizations, study abroad at our campus in China or elsewhere and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

Let's Charrette

A timed event, Let's Charrette brings student designers from varying disciplines together to create an integrated design solution for a single project.

John Weigele '16: Making Magic at Disney

Kean alumnus John Weigele ’16 is navigating his way using a keen sense of ingenuity, unbridled optimism, a strong willingness to help others and a passion for what he does.

John Weigele standing with his arms folded in front of the Magic Kingdom at Disney World.

K•Labs

A faculty-led design studio creates real solutions for public organizations and agencies, and nonprofits. K•Labs employs students to deliver creative and practical solutions to spatial, branding and environmental challenges.

Careers

Kean graphic design graduates work at companies such as Disney, West Elm, Bokksu.com, We Are Social, GLOW, Google, Saatchi , Oglivy, McCann, Prudential and Major League Baseball. Their titles include:

Graphic Designer
Senior Graphic Designer
Art Director
Design Director
UX UI Designer
Web Designer
Mobile designer
Social Media Strategist/Designer
Brand Design

Lower Debt

Kean graduates owe less than the national average

30 Minutes to Internships and Entertainment in NYC

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Accreditation

Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges and universities with approximately 352 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines, and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational and other art/design-related endeavors.