STUDIO ART - GRAPHIC DESIGN
SUGGESTED MINORS
The studio major concentrating in Graphic Design provides creative thinking and technical skills for a variety of career paths. This degree program offers a solid foundation for work toward graduate degrees and art-related vocations. Related Occupations Many students begin careers as a web design coordinator, illustrator, print design coordinator, or freelance designer and publisher. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate degrees in Art History, Art Therapy, and Art Education.
CAREER COMPETENCIES
SUCCESS AS A SAINT
Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.
Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.
Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.
Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.
HOW TO USE THIS MAP
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
Art Creative Writing Museum Docent Studies Professional Communication Career & Self-Development Communication Professionalism Technology
STUDIO ART - GRAPHIC DESIGN
Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog
Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly
Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office
Consider adding a minor another field such as Programming
FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP
Meet with your new faculty progress to degree
Join an on-campus organization to gain more connections
Explore service-learning or creative freelance opportunities
Attend exhibits in and familiarize yourself with the Limestone Art Gallery
Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel
Schedule a mock interview Career & Professional
Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internship
Begin researching jobs in your field of study and narrow down to Top 5 choices
Create Handshake account
Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice
Explore average salaries for your career field
Start finalizing your resume portfolio
Invest in proper business Career Closet
Create a LinkedIn profile
Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying
LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LEARNING EVERYWHERE PREPARE FOR
ENGAGE
SUCCESS
YEARS FINAL YEAR
minor or certificate in Creative Writing or Game
faculty advisor to check
SAINTS ADVANTAGE
Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.
CAREER PATHS
events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner
interview with the Center for Professional Development
Internship Fair and apply for an internship
resume and visual
business attire or visit the Saints
profile
Graduate School Fair to explore applying
Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements
Prepare for and finalize your Senior Art Exhibit and Artist Talk
Apply to graduate
Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair
Submit publication for The Candelabra, Limestone’s literary & arts magazine
Present in the bi-annual Student Research and Presentations Symposium
Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce
Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references
Apply for jobs in your field
Photo Editor User Interface
(UI) Designer User Experience
(UX) Designer
Advertising Designer Computer Animator Web Designer
FURTHER EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Teacher Certification
MS Art Therapy & Counseling
SKILLS
Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve
Computer proficiency; Photoshop & Adobe Creative Cloud
Ability to market self
Time Management & Self-motivation
MIDDLE
GRADUATE SUCCESS
The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2022 graduate survey)
There will be an increase in demand for graphic designers over the next decade. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a 13% increase in demand for graphic designers in the next few years.
Graphic design presents several opportunities for self-employment. If you’re the kind of person who likes to work for yourself then graphic design may be a good option.
Graphic designers are critical for marketing. Everything from the label design on your soda can to the billboard advertising your insurance company relied on a graphic designer.
LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
50% Employed
Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:
Lindsay Bartholomew
Justin Davis
Katie Jones
Tom LeGrand
Katie Maher
Stacey Mason
Michelle Phillips-Meek
Kelly Tillinghast
“My experience at Limestone was wonderful, and I consider those four years some of the best of my life. I use the knowledge and skills I learned at Limestone every day. I am in direct contact with hundreds of artists across the globe. I collaborate with these artists to curate unique and tailored artwork programs. The ability to do this effectively is in direct correlation with what I learned during my time as a Saint. I am forever grateful for all of the wonderful people I met and the amazing times I had at Limestone.”
Holli Schwartz ‘13 Resourcing Department, DAC Art Consulting
ART - GRAPHIC DESIGN
College Drive Gaffney, South Carolina 29340
STUDIO
limestone.edu/studio-art-graphic-design 1115
FAST FACTS & MARKET TRENDS
50% Continued Education
