Graphic Design Faculty
Andrew Dolan, MFA • adolan@shepherd.edu
Assistant Professor of Art
Successful design students in our program are aware of the client-driven focus of design and develop the maturity and perspective to separate work from self. They enjoy working both in teams and individually and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Guided by a professionally active and accomplished faculty, the graphic design program offers instruction in typography, digital illustration, brand identity, editorial, packaging, motion graphics, and user interface (UI)/user experience (UX) design. The faculty’s collective expertise provides students the support to explore the field’s many diverse disciplines. The B.F.A. Graphic Design program aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of:
- Discipline — develop visual literacy by exploring the elements and principles of design.
- Practice — encourage conceptual thinking and provide opportunities for gaining technical skills and attention to craft.
- Profession — integrate interdisciplinary thinking and the process of research, writing, and presentation skills.
Internships provide additional learning experiences where students gain real-world experience, expand their network, and refine their professional portfolios.