The mission of the Graphic Design Communication program at Philadelphia University’s Kanbar College is to cultivate design strategists with an innovative spirit and superior critical thinking skills applicable to a diversity of human needs. Consistent with Philadelphia University’s overall mission to provide professional training with a rigorous Liberal Arts and Business core, the Graphic Design Communication curriculum, which culminates in a BS degree, fosters an appreciation for design as a cultural craft with a relevant historical background and a rapidly evolving future that includes multiple disciplines. The program is conceptually based, embraces design thinking and strategic planning as we view design as a powerful strategic tool to help solve problems in society and business, and features real-world assignments with projects and active hands-on learning. The curriculum emphasizes traditional design skills and focuses on the ability to create and develop visual and verbal responses to complex visual communication problems across a variety of media. Students’ work regularly has been recognized by the likes of the Adobe Design Achievement Awards, AIGA, Graphis, GDUSA, HOW, SPD, The One Show and UCDA.
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