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School of Design

As a student in the School of Design, you’ll explore diverse paths, such as graphic design, interior architecture, game design, animation, user experience, interactive arts and media, and science and mathematics. Career opportunities await in these areas, fostered by interdisciplinary coursework, entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, and unique creative experiences. You can access the latest technological, design, and scientific thinking here to guide you throughout our changing world. Explore your interests at all levels through a curriculum that evolves with best practices and trends in games, animation, modern design, space planning, environmental sciences, and multimedia techniques using state-of-the-art technology, including virtual reality. Applying concepts in unique and creative ways will make you a tastemaker in the expansive design world.

Undergraduate Programs

Minors

  • Game Design
    This comprehensive minor teaches you to design games in terms of game play, fun, user experience, and system design. You’ll learn advanced theory and use state-of-the-art techniques and tools to create engaging, immersive game experiences. Our curriculum requires you to work collaboratively with students in multiple disciplines, helping you build your communication skills and preparing you for success in your chosen creative industry. Learn More...
  • Graphic Design
    Learn the language of graphic design and develop a toolkit that will be applicable to creative careers across industries. You’ll learn how to visually convey messages, clarify complex information, and solve problems through design. This minor covers both digital and traditional graphic design. You’ll learn creative and conceptual processes that allow you to design powerful messages working with typography, layout, image editing, illustration, color theory and more, in addition to using the computer-based skills required to successfully deliver your work. Learn More...
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Learn what makes a design education at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ stand out.

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Faculty

All of our faculty members possess a tremendous range of skill sets as both active teachers and award-winning, internationally exhibiting artists. Our professors possess a raw energy and exuberance about making and teaching art that is actively communicated to you through teaching and doing. All of us believe art and design can make positive changes in the lives and health of the community at large.

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Facilities

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ offers top-notch facilities designed to help students explore their ideas, work on projects and collaborate with each other.

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Student Work

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s School of Design empowers students to transform creative concepts into compelling final products through immersive, collaborative learning experiences.

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Galleries and Museums

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s galleries and museums provide diverse perspectives on art, design, media and culture from Chicago and beyond. These spaces serve students, the college community, and local, national and international audiences.

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Publications

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ students contribute to professional-quality publications of all kinds, gaining invaluable, real-world media experience. Explore the ways you can build your creative portfolio and author the culture of our times.

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Alumni

Design graduates have the interdisciplinary perspective needed to succeed not only as exceptional artists and designers but as great leaders and entrepreneurs as well.

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