Study Print Media and Packaging Design
Major in Graphic Communications with an Emphasis in Print Media and Packaging DesignTrain in our print labs with state-of-the-art printing presses and digital printing equipment.
Create visually compelling and reader-friendly publications. Our students master the intricacies of preparing files for print, ensuring precision in the production process.
Gain insights into designing packaging solutions that stand out on store shelves. Learn about structural design by creating prototypes for products.
This emphasis track offers a comprehensive curriculum, blending technical expertise in print production, distribution, and testing with creative design.
Comprehensive Portfolio
Produce print materials like magazines or design custom-printed shirts. Our students create boxes, bags, bottles, and more!
Real-World Application
Get hands-on training with real clients. Our students master their craft through internships and capstone projects.
Technical Training
Master every aspect of graphics input, manipulation, and output to ensure the end product shines with professional design and quality.
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Classroom topics in the Print Media and Packaging Design program
- Specialty Graphics: Explore the creation of unique and customized graphic designs for screen printing, wide-format printing, pad printing, and more.
- Retail Packaging: Design and develop packaging solutions tailored for products in the retail industry.
- Publication Design: Learn to craft visually appealing layouts and designs for various printed publications.
- Environmental Graphics: Create immersive and visually impactful designs for physical spaces and environments.
- Project Profitability: Gain strategies and tools to enhance the financial success of design projects.
- Commercial Packaging: Develop packaging designs specifically tailored for commercial and industrial products.
Our Print Media and Packaging Design tracks combine design with print production and packaging applications.
Print Media and Packaging Design graduates pursue careers as:
- Printing Press Supervisor: Oversee and manage the operation of printing presses to ensure efficient production and quality output.
- Package Structural Designer: Create the structural design and physical packaging of products, considering both functionality and aesthetics.
- Quality Control Technician: Inspect and evaluate products to maintain high-quality standards and identify any defects or issues.
- Packaging Developer: Innovate and design packaging solutions that protect, promote, and enhance products for the market.
- Research and Development Technician: Explore new materials, processes, and technologies to improve packaging and printing methods.
- Print Production Specialist: Coordinate and manage the production of printed materials, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
- Packaging Graphic Designer: Create visually appealing graphics and artwork tailored to packaging materials and branding requirements.
Graduates can pursue careers with companies that design and manufacture packaging for consumer goods, food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
With the rise of custom and on-demand printing, there are opportunities for businesses that provide personalized and small-batch printing services. In recent years, our students have found jobs at WestRock, Berry Global, and Bemis Packaging.
Additional information
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