Communication Design
Graduates with a communication design degree will be well-versed in creating all kinds of communication.
Students studying communication design have opportunities to create forms of communications — graphic design, media design, book/publication, advertising, gaming, interactive and digital campaigns, print and direct marketing materials and campaigns, magazine, websites and more.
Core coursework also includes fundamentals of marketing, communications, design thinking, and leadership for a well-rounded experience.
Program Features
- Learn from a full slate of accomplished industry experts who challenge students with real-world projects.
- Get hands-on experience with real clients early in your academic career through class work and practicums.
- Gain valuable internship and professional experience with on-campus opportunities, covering everything from events management to magazine design, and from advertising to social media communications.
- Collaborate in working groups with students studying in a wide range of creative majors for a realistic work experience.
- Create a professional portfolio and exhibit your best works in a senior show that’s open to the public.
- Design your program around you, choosing the projects that challenge and inspire, while stretching your skills and creativity.
Facilities
Stephens features state-of-the-art systems and software, ensuring students are up to date on all industry technologies. Our design studios use Apple work stations with professional software, digital cameras and high-resolution video projectors. Workspaces are designed to reflect modern collaborative work styles and environments.
Bring your talents to Stephens Life, our national award-winning, student-run feature magazine. Choose the role that’s right for you.
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Build your portfolio as you take on challenging real-world projects as part of the student-run creative services agency, Creative Ink.
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Our mission: To empower both women professionals and academics in all the fields of communication, in order to develop visionaries and leaders who can make a difference.
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The Creative Hub is a space where students can have access to the tools and spaces needed to get creative.
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Screen Queens are open for business! There’s a new screen-printing shop on campus! Screen Queens is located in Catharine Webb Studios (CWS) 120 and serves all of Stephens College. The inaugural Screen Queens Print Shop work study staff has been…
Learn MoreWhat does a block schedule look like?
Take a look at the below sample block schedule for a first-year Communication Design major. The Block offers the rare opportunity to focus on what matters: learning, doing, and getting ready for your future. Want to know more? Contact an Advisor academicaffairs@stephens.edu.
Communication Design Minor
A minor in communication design offers students foundational skills in visual communication, design techniques, and real-world opportunities for creative problem-solving. This minor is ideal for those looking to enhance their major with design expertise, opening doors to career opportunities in the broad field of communication design. Enrolling in this minor can provide students with the skills needed to create compelling visual content, an invaluable skill in today’s visual world.
Courses
Courses may include
- Stephens Life, our student-run magazine
- Creative Ink, our student-run creative agency
- Packaging Design
- Illustration
- Publication Design
- Editorial Photography
- Website Design
- Screen Printing
- Typography
- …and more!
Requirements
The minor in communication design requires the completion of:
- COMD 110 Design Technology
- Plus 4 other COMD courses, at least 2 of which must be at the 300+ level
Related programs
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Contact Us
School of Integrative Studies
Jennifer Blair, Administrative Assistant
(573)-876-2312 ext. 4312
jeblair@stephens.edu