Visual Communication Design (graphic design) is the process of creating visual solutions for communication. Graphic designers use art and technology to design and visually communicate a message to a targeted audience. Walsh University's Visual Communication Design program works to prepare students to pursue careers in visual communication design professions. Students learn the current technology used in design and develop creative problem solving abilities for real-world projects. Upon graduation, students will have completed a design portfolio.
The Visual Communication Design curriculum at Walsh is a pre-professional program that works to prepare our students to pursue careers in visual communication design professions.
State-of-the-Art Facilities. Walsh University has a dedicated Graphic Design Lab located in the newly built Marlene and Joe Toot Global Learning Center. The lab features 16 iMac computers along with space to facilitate collaboration, discussion work and problem solving for Visual Communication Design majors.
Practical Education. Students learn the current technology used in design and develop creative problem solving abilities for real-world projects. Emphasis is placed on a strong design foundation, design ethics, interdisciplinary projects, and design research.
Global Perspective. Students become technically competent and well-versed in global conversations and issues, and are prepared to address these issues with the creative solving skills of a designer. Students may also study abroad through Walsh's Global Learning experiences.
Meet Nathan Chwalik
Graphic Design and Marketing
Students pursuing a degree in web design gain valuable internship experience (fall, spring or summer) in various settings including corporate, academic, non-profit organizations and many others. Our built-in Career Seminar Series helps you find and secure viable internships and helps provide our students with exposure to professionals in the field.
Graphic designers can find employment in a variety of fields and industries working as a:
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