Shape ideas into visual experiences 

With a graphic design degree from Pacific, you’ll go beyond making visuals that shine; you’ll craft compelling messages that connect and inspire. You’ll explore typography, layout and image-making while learning how to solve design challenges with creativity and purpose.  

Whether you’re crafting independently or collaborating with a team, you’ll build the artistic and professional skills to thrive in studio, entrepreneurial or corporate settings—ready for a career that’s both creative and rewarding. 

Graphic design degree

Real-world experience

Each year of your graphic design program, you’ll collaborate on projects with a different Pacific department, such as marketing or engineering, designing tangible products. These partnerships help you build hands-on experience designing for specific products, users or industries while working with diverse teams across campus. 

Graphic design degree

Internship experiences

From flyers and product labels to packaging and more, you'll gain hands-on experience designing for real clients. Pacific students regularly showcase their work on campus and in the community. Many have turned these experiences into summer internships, working with companies including Campus Ink and DreamWorks. 

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Careers in graphic design

You'll build a portfolio to launch your career as an art director, illustrator, exhibition designer or UI designer. Graphic designers in California have a mean annual income of $80,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pacific graduates are now designing at companies including Amazon, Walmart, Disney and Five Star Bank. 

Outstanding student
From Pacific to Disney

Felicity Andrews ’24 turned her passion for design into a dream opportunity—an internship with The Walt Disney Company. Supported by Pacific’s hands-on graphic design program and three internships, she gained the skills and confidence to contribute to global Disney projects. Felicity shares how Pacific helped shape her creative path—and her advice for future designers. 

Graphic design
Graphic design minor

Gain a strong foundation in both the principles and hands-on practice of visual communication. You’ll sharpen your creative perspective and graduate with a portfolio that reflects your unique voice. The minor complements other majors such as media arts and production, marketing, communication and computer engineering. 

Design Minor

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Concentration in Graphic Design
Minor in Graphic Design

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Department of Art, Media, Performance and Design

3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95211