The Landscape of Graphic Design Education

by Meredith Davis

• The numbers of design programs have raised due to the popular demands in this profession
• However, Graphic Design is no longer practiced in its traditional way, students need to know more, such as social sciences and liberal studies to widen their knowledge for a more well-rounded education.
• Schools need to prepare students for this change in the profession
• Research is also important in the design context: for master students
• Because too many schools are offering design programs, there is a shortage of legible faculties