Graphic Design Student Opportunities
Students studying graphic design at Carthage have many opportunities to enrich their education.
J-Term
January Term, or J-Term, is a month-long period of study in January in which all academic departments offer innovative courses on campus and study tours in other countries. Professor Laura Huaracha regularly leads J-Term study tours to photograph nature in locations like Arizona and Costa Rica.
STUDIO TOURS and Contests
Faculty arrange tours of design studios in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor multiple times each year, and seniors often participate in the American Institute of Graphic Arts’ statewide portfolio review.
Student Organizations
Carthage graphic design students can get involved in several student organizations dedicated to putting what’s learned in the classroom into practice. Many graphic design students get involved in Centrique, The Current, and DRAFT.
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Scholarships and Awards
More than 90 percent of Carthage students receive financial aid. The Communication and Digital Media (CDM) Department holds an annual scholarship competition, with awards available to prospective graphic design majors. Recipients are chosen based on an interview and work samples.