Graphic Design

MajorMinorBachelor of Arts
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Stand Out Visually.

In addition to providing a solid understanding of graphic design principles and formats through training in industry-standard software, Butler’s Graphic Design program offers a dynamic skill set that enhances your marketability across various fields. By incorporating both creative and technical expertise, the program equips you with the ability to effectively communicate ideas visually, a valuable asset in today’s competitive job market.

Whether pursuing careers in marketing, communication, or any other field, Graphic Design graduates are well-positioned to stand out artistically and make meaningful contributions in their chosen professions.

Program Information

Curriculum

Sample courses in this program include:

  • ART 107 – Drawing 1
  • ART 308 – Graphic Design 1
  • ART 312 – Design: History and Theory
  • ART 305 – Animation + Video
  • ART 328 – Graphic Design 3

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Steve Nyktas
Professor of Art and Department Chair
Art + Design – JCA
Steve Nyktas is an Associate Professor of Art at Butler University and an Indianapolis-based artist . He earned his MFA from Northwestern University, an MA from Purdue University, and his BFA from Albion College. His work has been exhibited nationally…
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Gautam Rao
Associate Professor of Art
Art + Design – JCA
Gautam Rao is an artist and Associate Professor of Art at Butler University. Born in 1977 in Washington D.C., he has also lived in Bangalore, India. He has designed playable, whimsical mini-golf sculptures for the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Elmhurst…
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Madeline Eschenburg
Assistant Professor of Art History
Art + Design – JCA
Dr. Madeline Eschenburg is an art historian and curator with a research focus on contemporary Chinese art. She earned her PhD in Art History at the University of Pittsburgh in 2018 and started at Butler University in 2024 after spending six years as a…
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