JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY GRAPHIC DESIGN

As the world around us grows increasingly complex, so, too, have the problems that designers address grown in breadth, depth, and application. New and emerging technologies have enabled near instant communication with millions, such that we're bombarded by imagery and media on a daily basis. In response to these ongoing changes, the skills required of the graphic designer are shifting-requiring new skill sets to address new needs... The study of the historical and cultural context of the field broadens students' knowledge and nurtures their creativity. Coursework involves standards of professional practice and utilizing experimental thinking through varied design processes and research methods. The emphasis on developing a holistic skillset while honing a high level of craft is at the core of our program. Success within the graphic design program requires students to be creative, nimble, inquisitive, and willing to take risks. An entrepreneurial approach to work and life defines the..