Graphic Design, Fine Arts
Randah Espy O’Doherty was able to use her time at MMU to hone her craft and network with others.
As a major in Mount Mercy’s graphic design program, you’ll be grounded in the fundamentals of print and web-based design.
An environment conducive to the student’s total involvement as a developing artist is provided with offerings in art history and appreciation, studio work in fine arts, and graphic design. The Graphic Design major provides a strong background for commercial or applied art careers.
Instructed by our creative faculty who work in the media they teach, Mount Mercy’s engaging graphic design curriculum exposes students to guest design professionals and exhibitions.
Faculty facilitate field trips to graphic design companies, so students talk with and view professionals at work.
The professors were very encouraging and always strived to challenge their students and build a genuine connection with them.
Mount Mercy offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.
We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
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We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.
* Mount Mercy University Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
* If you are applying for an accelerated program, please mail to "Accelerated Programs"
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.
Graduates from our graphic design program have found jobs at both national and local companies such as Stamats, Apache Hose, Patient Education Institute, Raffalo Noel Levitz, and Geonetric.
Students who major in graphic design follow a variety of paths, including: