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Media Arts: Graphic Design B.A.

Department of Humanities + Social Science

Design with Purpose

At Crown College, Media Arts majors learn filmmaking and design from award-winning faculty who are actively engaged in their fields. Graduates emerge with a strong sense of who they are as creatives and the technical expertise needed to make a lasting impact in today’s fast-changing media landscape.

The Media Arts major provides a broad foundation in the growing fields of video and design, and the Graphic Design concentration enables students to hone their design expertise and specialize in their craft.

Why study Media Arts: Graphic Design at Crown?

You will learn the latest software, tools, and design processes, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive in the creative industry.
Your portfolio will include a wide variety of media ranging from print and web design to motion graphics and 3D animation.
You will integrate your faith into your creative work, resulting in designs that reflect boldly Christian values and professional excellence.

Creative Collaboration

In our studio and lab spaces you’ll find a vibrant creative culture marked by passion, resourcefulness, and grit. This supportive environment helps students reach their full potential as visual storytellers.

Hands-on
Experience

At Crown, you'll get practical experience in every stage of the creative process. Your portfolio will include logos, publication design, websites, apps, social media campaigns, animated infographics,
and more.

Internships

All Media Arts majors complete at least one internship, though many choose to do more. This provides invaluable real-world experience and gives our students a competitive advantage in today’s
job market.

Media Arts at Crown College

I have the opportunity to not just be in a caring community, but a community that fosters the same values and faith. There are so many different perspectives here from students and professors, and it creates so many opportunities to grow.

Being at Crown makes you want to stay at Crown for the rest of your life; but being at Crown also gets you excited for what God is preparing you to do after college, too.

Nora Xiong

Careers

Graphic Designer
Web Designer
UX Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
Art Director

Preparation for Advanced Degrees

Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts in any visual arts discipline, including but not limited to film, design, and animation.

Meet the Dean

Meet the Faculty

Amanda Quist

Associate Professor of Digital Arts

Chris Fletcher

Associate Professor of Video Production

Concentrations

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Preview of Courses

MDA 112 - Principles of Design

This course is an introductory overview of the design field. It introduces framework for design with theories and skills. This includes the principles and elements of design. Offered alternate years (odd)

MDA 449 - Advanced Graphic Design

Students will examine advanced applications of graphic design. This includes the relationship between type, photography, and illustration that can translate into different medias such as print layout, branding, and overall packaging. Offered alternate years (odd)

MDA 342 - Interactive Design

This course examines the importance of designing for the user. This includes strategic web, app, and media design created for the user experience. Students will learn about their target audience, create personas, and learn the technique, tools, and processes used to construct dynamic interactive design. Offered alternate years (even)

FAQs

What is the Faculty to Student Ratio?

Our faculty to student ratio is 17:1. We intentionally aim to keep our class sizes small. This allows us to maintain academic excellence and strong relationships between faculty and students. At Crown College, every student is a person and not just another number.

Will my credits transfer?

We generally accept credits from accredited institutions as long as the student maintained a C or higher in the course. To see a full list of what classes will transfer, you can visit Transferology or contact our registrar office at registrar@crown.edu.

What academic resources are available?

Available to all students, our Student Success Office is a great resource for students. Services offered by the Student Success Office are designed to increase academic success and build community. Amanda McDonald serves as our Director of Student Success and is more than happy to meet with any student. For more information, click here.

Do you have an honors program?

Yes we have an honors program! For more information on our Honors program click here.

What Financial Aid Options Are Available?

Crown College offers a wide-range of scholarships to every student. 100% of students receive some type of financial aid. For more information about financial aid, click here.

How will Crown help me grow in my faith?

At Crown College, every class is taught from a Biblical worldview. Our faculty are all followers of Christ and are comfortable incorporating Christian principles into their curriculum. For more information on other ways Crown College equips students spiritually outside of the classroom, click here.

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