Design Major
Do you have an artistic side? Want to develop your creativity as a professional designer?
The Design major at Northwestern College prepares you for a professional career in design—interactive or print design. The Design program provides you with instruction in the techniques, technology and critical thinking strategies necessary for designers today.
Design students develop their abilities to create visual art, conceptualize ideas through visual and oral communication.
Watch the video! Design students discuss the intersection of faith and design at Northwestern College
Select a design emphasis:
- Interactive design
- Print design
Students Speak
“Northwestern has shown me how to relate to the world in a Christlike manner. The college helped me find a way to incorporate my faith and beliefs in everything I do: graphic design, art, relationships, etc. My design professor has been like a mentor to me. His passion for helping students express their creativity while praising God has been a source of inspiration."
Sam – Guatemala City, Guatemala
What classes will I take?
- 19th and 20th Century Art History
- Aesthetics
- Color Theory
- Digital Imaging
- Interactive Design
- Typography
What can I do with this major?
- Advertising
- Computer Graphics
- Display Design
- Education
- Exhibit Design/Preparation
- Freelance Design
- Graphic Arts
- Illustration
- Publication Design
- Website Design
