Graphic Design
(B.F.A.)
THE SAINT ROSE DIFFERENCE
As a graphic design student at Saint Rose, you will be encouraged
to develop your own unique image-making skills and visual problem-solving
abilities, enabling you to graduate with a highly professional and
competitive portfolio. Saint Rose graphic design majors earn the
BFA degree in graphic design, which is considered within the industry
to be the best possible preparation for a career in graphic design.
The program emphasizes concept and content development as the principles
of art are applied to visual communication. Through course work
and semester long internships, you will learn the most advanced
software applications and computer skills necessary to prepare you
for a successful transition from the classroom to the professional
workplace.
FIELD EXPERIENCES
Graphic design majors are required to undertake at least one semester-long
professional internship. You will be carefully matched with an appropriate
mentor in a creative environment. We offer extensive internship
opportunities every semester, and summers, at a variety of advertising
agencies, design firms and in-house creative departments in the
Capital Region, as well as in New York City, Boston, Burlington,
and Washington, DC. Students often undertake more than one internship,
varying the geography and design related experiences. Internship
placements include:
- Eric Mower and Associates, Inc.—Albany, NY
- Fairbrother and Company—Valatie, NY
- Group 3 Design—Burlington, VT
- Lebowitz/Gould Design—New York City
- Media Logic—Albany, NY
- St. Martin’s Press—New York City
- Washington Times—Washington, DC
- WBMG, Inc.—New York City
- Winstanley Associates—Lenox, MA
CAREERS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Most our graphic design graduates achieve full employment in the
field within one year of graduation. Our faculty serves as a clearinghouse
for these professional opportunities by bringing prospective employers
to campus and by arranging for our senior students to attend national
job fairs and portfolio reviews. The Art Department hosts an annual
Open Portfolio Night and Reception in which local art directors
can meet the senior design students and review their portfolios.
Additionally, the department faculty actively places sophomore and
junior students in part-time and summer job opportunities in the
field, both locally and nationally. The vast employment opportunities
available for graphic design graduates include:
- advertising agencies
- corporate design departments
- design firms
- Internet design companies
- magazines and newspapers
- packaging firms
- publishing houses
- television networks and stations
PREPARATION FOR
GRADUATE STUDY
The professional preparation of the BFA degree in graphic design
at Saint Rose will allow you to find rewarding employment in this
field without the need for advanced study. However, if you choose
to pursue a graduate degree, you will be well prepared to succeed.
Our graduates have been accepted by some of the most prominent graduate
design programs in the country, including:
- California Institute of the Arts
- Kent State University
- Rochester Institute of Technology University
- The School of Visual Arts
- Stanford University
- The Tyler School of Art of Temple
- Virginia Commonwealth University
MODERATE PRICE AND
AGGRESSIVE FINANCIAL AID
The College of Saint Rose has one of the lowest tuitions of all
New York state private colleges and we offer a variety of scholarships,
including academic talent. More than 90% of our students receive
several forms of financial
aid. Students with outstanding portfolios containing work that
demonstrates superior ability and potential may qualify for Art
Talent Awards. Award amounts vary depending on the quality of a
student’s portfolio.
Deadline: In order to be eligible
for Art Talent Scholarships, all materials must be received by February
1.
THE PORTFOLIO REVIEW
A portfolio is required for all students who wish to pursue
an Art major or minor and should contain a minimum of fifteen examples
of work. Three-dimensional work should be submitted by slides labeled
with the applicant’s name. Drawings from observation should
be emphasized. Portfolios may be reviewed at a scheduled NPDA (National
Portfolio Day Association) Portfolio Day held at various locations.
Portfolio Reviews are also held by appointmentwith the Art Department
faculty.
Transfer students should include work from courses they wish to
transfer. For example, if students expect to transfer credit for
a painting class, the portfolio should include paintings from that
class. Several scholarships are awarded to qualified undergraduate
Art majors for excellent portfolios. The Christo Scholarship is
a special award for students who show excellent potential in art.
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The Graphic Design Program combines an expertly designed
artistic and digital curriculum with the most rigorous and thorough
career preparation available at any design school nationwide. Saint
Rose students develop life-long skills in conceptual problem-solving
and create outstanding, professional portfolios.
Ann
Breaznell,
Did you know?
For the past three years, the Saint Rose Graphic design Program
has been named as one of the top 25 graphic design programs in the
country, by the Art Directors Club of New York, based on a review
of student portfolios.
2007-2008 Art Portfolio Review and Workshop
Days:
All sessions are by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 29
Saturday, October 20
Saturday, October 27
Saturday, November 3
Saturday, November 10
Saturday, December 1
Saturday, December 8
Saturday, January 19
Saturday, February 16
Friday, March 14
Call 518-454-5150 or email admit@strose.edu
for an appointment.
Regional Portfolio Review Day
Date and location to be determined
National Portfolio Review Days
You may also meet Saint Rose representatives at the following
National Portfolio Days:
Dates and locations to be determined
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