Some type of graphic design history course is to be expected. This class is likely to be recommended by the university for the student to take early in her collegiate career. The course will be a basic overview of the accomplishments of noteworthy graphic designers. Additionally, it will provide the student with a time line of major changes or events in graphic design.
A graphic design major will likely have many Internet and website design courses to take. One class offered is specifically geared around designing an entire website. Additionally, there are courses, such as multimedia design or interactive Web animation that delve into the specifics of designing a website.
Many of the classes required for a graphics design degree involve creating different types of graphics, such as logos and trademarks.This class, often simply known as logo and trademark design, analyzes the details that go into creating an effective logo or trademark. The class will teach the students to understand the importance of font, pictures and words in representing a certain brand or company.
Several classes in a graphic design degree are built around teaching the students to better understand the people who will be the potential customers one day, as well as provide knowledge about how to conduct business within the graphic design community. One such class is business practices for graphic design. Another class geared around business is corporate identity, in which students will learn the importance a corporation's identity plays on design strategies.