Graphic Design

At Montserrat, Graphic Design thrives within a fine arts environment. We teach you to be more than just a technician; we challenge you to be a visual storyteller who can capture complex ideas and structure information across a variety of modern platforms.

Where Art Meets Communication

Our curriculum bridges the gap between traditional artistic expression and professional design standards. You will learn to master:

  • Typography: The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing.
  • Visual Hierarchy: How to use images, scale, and color to guide a viewer’s eye and structure information.
  • Multi-Platform Design: Creating cohesive experiences for print, web, mobile, and time-based media (sound and motion).

The Montserrat Advantage

  • Fine Arts Foundation: Benefit from a community of painters, illustrators, and animators, giving your design work a unique, creative edge.
  • Interdisciplinary Approach: Gain the flexibility to incorporate sound, motion, and digital innovation into your portfolio.
  • Professional Preparation: Build a body of work that demonstrates high-level conceptual thinking and technical proficiency.

Career Opportunities

  • Our graduates are prepared to lead in a variety of creative fields, including:
  • Motion Graphics & Environmental Design
  • Brand Identity & Logo Design
  • UX/UI (User Experience/User Interface) Design
  • Editorial & Publication Design

Program Coordinator: John Colan | [email protected]



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“Graphic Design introduces the constant challenge of adapting to projects and the concept of problem-solving fused into art, which is something that will always keep me invested and interested.” –James Hillmann ’16

Faculty

John Colan

John is chair of Graphic Design as well as teaching in other departments. He is the creator of HallSpace, a gallery in Boston specifically for artists not affiliated with a… Learn More