The Educational Experience at Mount Mary

The Graphic Design Department embodies the College's commitment to women through excellence in teaching and learning. 

Students begin their graphic design schooling within the Arts and Design Division learning about basic art structure necessary to be a well established artists in any field. From courses in history and typography, the graphic student builds a solid design structure to achieve the advanced understanding needed in the profession. With this solid foundation Mount Mary students go on to work with client based projects in their advanced classes and finally completing a highly advanced internship.

Mount Mary College prepares students to be leaders in the graphics field through in-depth research, a variety of coursework, verbal and written presentations, client-based projects, and challenging internships. Through this educational process the students are given a range of skills to achieve successful careers in design.

The faculty in the Graphic Design Department are all working professionals in the design industry. This provides them the working knowledge which they in turn share with their students such as current trends and advancements in technology.

The College collaborates with the Business Marketing Association of Milwaukee to provide a variety of speakers, field trips, and networking opportunities from both the Metro Milwaukee Area and all over the country. International study is encouraged to further engage the graphic student in understanding the global market.

The Graphic Design program is dedicated to the growth of the individual as a whole - academic, personal and social. Caring, devoted professors assist students to be successful in whatever field of design they choose by providing exceptional opportunities in networking, community involvement, and practical experiences.