Communication Design Bachelor’s Degree | Geneva College-bwin体育

BA Major • Minor

Communication Design

Study human communication alongside art practices, including illustration, graphics, sculpture, speech, and event creation

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Design degree program encourages meaningful human communication. Creative content drives important conversations in every profession and industry. Bring your love of fine art practice into professional service by enhancing and elevating your talent for cultivating memorable moments, moments enhancing human dignity and bringing people closer together.

Geneva trains communication design majors to translate their artistic talents into honorable livelihoods for meaningful service to Christ and community.

Hands-on Artistic Practice

Build your portfolio and resume by interning with one of the many local Pittsburgh artists and businesses.

Biblically Based

Study communication design from a biblical perspective. By emphasizing imago dei, or image bearers of God, Geneva’s program teaches students an inclusive, accessible design process that considers the needs of all people

Art Studios and Agency Tours

As part of the communication design program, students meet practicing artists and manufacturers, where they learn the dynamics of concept development, craftsmanship, and project completion

Key Courses

Painting Techniques

Discover painting materials, processes, techniques, and language related to the visual vocabulary and production of paintings

3D Art Fundamentals

Use sculpture and architecture projects to learn how to make and manipulate structures

Culture and Communication

Gain insight into the values of various cultures by examining communication artifacts and studying the foundations of communication

Communication Design: Space

Study the theories and methods of communication as it pertains to spaces

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Experienced & Accomplished Faculty

 Susan Layton
Associate Professor of Communication Disorders and Chair, Department of Communication
 Joel Ward
Associate Professor of Communication
 Jeffrey Schindel
Assistant Professor of Communication
 William Kofmehl
Adjunct Associate Professor of Visual Arts

The mission of the communication department is to enable students to gain the skills, insights, perspectives, and knowledge to become effective, competent, wise communicators as they represent Christ in their professions, communities, and families.

This mission rests on three premises:

  • Communication is a gift from God.
  • We are to be stewards and servants of these gifts.
  • We are called to use communication creatively and compassionately to bridge differences of culture, embody servant leadership, and transform society for the kingdom of Christ.

Unleash your creativity and imagination in our program, where you  learn by hands-on experiences that blend the art of communication with the fundamentals of artistic design. Your courses involve topics such as painting, digital design, sculpture, and ethics to prepare you for diverse careers.

The learning objectives for communication design majors are: 

  1. Students majoring in communication design will develop relational skills, transactional skills, critical thinking, and professional identity.
  2. Students will be able to develop an understanding of self and others to effectively communicate in a variety of relationships, settings, and situations.
  3. Students will be able to convey messages (written, oral, visual) clearly, concisely, and correctly. They will also be able to critically analyze the messages of others.
  4. Students will be able to develop critical thinking skills which will aid them in making rational choices in a variety of personal and professional circumstances.
  5. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and values of their chosen vocation through a Christian perspective.

Career Outcomes

Geneva College built its communication design degree for our changing world. As more organizations seek to communicate effectively through various design media, the need for communication designers grows.  To meet this demand, Geneva equips you with an array of versatile skills needed to work at large companies, agencies, or even to start your own business as a freelancer.

$105,180

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, art directors earn a median annual wage of $105,180—more than twice the average of all U.S. workers

95,800

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 95,800 job openings each year through 2032 in the arts and design occupations

“Letting God take control is the best thing that will ever happen in your life. He has a better plan for all of us than anything we could imagine. He has given me a passion for graphic design.” -Nate Musselman ‘19, graphic design graduate

Be prepared for careers such as...

  • Animator
  • Art Director
  • Brand Manager
  • Digital Product Designer
  • Game Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • Web Designer

Further your impact...

  • Earn your master’s in graphic design or media arts.
  • Create or improve a local business in your community with your communication design skills.
  • Become a brand manager at nonprofits like Compassion International or for-profit companies like Amazon, Procter & Gamble, and PNC.

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