Graphic Design

Located just a few miles from Washington, D.C., the University of Maryland is fortunate to take advantage of the extraordinary cultural and intellectual opportunities of a bustling political epicenter. UMD's design concentration plays an active role in this vibrant community by emphasizing design as an agent for positive change and a communication tool for social stewardship, civic and community engagement and responsibility. Socially relevant and location-specific curriculum, combined with an emphasis on fine art foundation skills and design fundamentals, define the program and set it apart from other programs within the state and across the country. 

Students collaborate with peers and faculty from other disciplines on campus as well as private sector businesses and nonprofit organizations. University of Maryland students have interned at major area organizations, including the Smithsonian Institution, the Kennedy Center, all major local television networks, USA Today, AOL, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, American Film Institute, Discovery Channel, the International Labor Rights Forum, America for the Arts, Very Special Arts and at many of the more than 5,000 national associations located in Washington, D.C. In addition to internships, students also team up with other organizations within the classroom; previous collaborations include the American Red Cross, Girl Scouts of the USA, Humane Society of the United States, National Organizers Alliance and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, among others. 

The design faculty members take an active role in advising students and helping them find courses campuswide that will help augment their humanistic and intellectual interests while allowing them to pursue their creative and professional goals. The faculty is committed to providing an educational experience that will produce dynamic leaders in the field of design.

For a full list of courses currently being offered, please check the Testudo website.