New Programs
at the birth of the program allows us the freedom to “Being explore and experiment as we define our own path... ”
Christopher Neyen, associate professor of Art and Graphic Design
Preparing the next generation of
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rom a cozy coffee shop’s logo, to those cool stickers small businesses leave out on their counter, to the graphics behind a beautifully designed video game – graphic design is the backbone to so much of what we visually consume every day. In a culture constantly seeking fresh visual content, skilled graphic artists are in high demand, and the Mount is committed to teaching the next generation of creatives how to be successful in the growing field of graphic design. Our Communication, Art, and Digital Media (CADM) program recently added Visual Communication-Graphic Design to their list of majors. Graphic Design majors will study visual communication with an emphasis on conceptual problem-solving and technical proficiency. They’ll learn to create and develop purposeful forms of visual art and how to apply this skill to various career paths, such as content creation, advertising, web design, and more. Students won’t just hone their craft as graphic artists, they’ll learn how to visually
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communicate effectively and how to use that skill to inspire audiences with their work. The Graphic Design program is spearheaded by Christopher Neyen, associate professor of Art and Graphic Design and CMA Gallery coordinator. “Being at the birth of the program allows us the freedom to explore and experiment as we define our own path, one that is rich in inventiveness,” he said. “The discipline is imbued with passion and provides the opportunity to learn from history while envisioning what the future can be in how we communicate visually.” Also joining the CADM program lineup is the new concentration in Sports Journalism. For those who have a passion for writing and a love of sports, becoming a sports writer might just be their dream career. Regina Pappalardo, associate professor of Journalism, explained, “Students in this concentration will get a strong foundation in the skills that all reporters need – interviewing, research, writing, and producing – and then we’ll build upon that foundation by develop-
