JWU Providence : Technology : Graphic Design & Digital Media

Graphic Design & Digital Media

Launch your career in JWU’s Graphic Design & Digital Media bachelor's degree program, which combines visual design foundation courses, performance-based learning and specialized concentrations and hands-on experience.

Solve real-world digital communication problems in our labs and studios, using the industry’s digital and design tools and digital software and hardware.

Develop Your Portfolio
Prepare pieces to include in your sophomore portfolio class, which serves as your springboard to advanced concentrations.

As a junior and senior, you can create and present projects for nonprofits at our Feinstein Center for Technology & Design. It's a great way to develop competitive skills by managing professional projects.

Meet Our Students
Do you live and breathe graphic design? Have a passion for typography? These students do — see what they’re creating here at JWU:

More opportunities are also available to qualified students, including:

  • National design competitions 
  • School exhibitions
  • Study abroad in Florence
  • Team and independent projects 
  • Internships

Concentrations
You can also customize your degree with a concentration in Digital Media Animation, Digital Media Print, Digital Media Video, Web Applications Development or Web Technologies.

Careers
Prepare for a range of career opportunities in the creative industries where graphic design and technology intersect, including: 

  • Interactive graphic designer
  • Web developer 
  • Digital media designer
  • Information architect
  • Digital artist
  • Print and digital publisher
  • Web designer

Catalog Course Information

Hasbro Intern Designs for My Little Pony

Remember Mr. Potato Head, Transformers and Play-Doh? Corey does —now he's designing at Hasbro, where your childhood faves are created. read more

Web Design Student Named Best in Nation

How do you get to be best at DECA's international conference? “I’ve been asking for advice since I was a kid,” Rob says. “That’s why I chose JWU ... the professors actually work in web design.” read more

DC Comics/NBC Designer: Career Advice

"Get your work out there — You're the future of design," guest speaker RJ Ramos tells JWU students. "You get to be creative, and get paid for it. It’s like hitting the lotto!” read more