Spring 2023

 

Thomas Jefferson University | visual Communication Design

We invite you to explore the stellar work from each of our Spring design studios.

To our 10 graduating seniors, we commend your steadfast focus and dedication during this unique time. You belong to a new generation of designers who are redefining the way we learn, work, and live. We are so proud of you, congratulations!

 
 

introduction to graphic design

Freshman Review
Freshman explored visual form, abstraction, communication, and metaphor. Projects include social action posters, a zine, and icon systems.

 

advanced typography

Sophomore Review
Sophomores honed their core typographic skills. Projects include a collection catalog, resume packet, a mobile app and a weekly lettering challenge.

 

advanced branding

Junior Review
Juniors took a systems-based approach to branding and identity. Students conceptualize and strategized multi-touchpoint brand systems for an educational entity and an event.

 

graphic design capstone

Senior Exit Interviews
Seniors created complex, multi-component design projects rooted in a semester-long research process. Students also developed their final portfolios.

 

Illustration

Showcase
Juniors and Seniors explored the power of visual communication through image making. Along with weekly sketchbook assignments and inspiration presentations, students focused on style and technique in the Notable Quotable Portrait assignment. They practiced social and cultural reporting in the Editorial Illustration assignment. And, developed their story-telling skills with sequential imagery in the Children’s Books assignment.

 

Experiential Graphic Design

Showcase
Junior and Senior Design Elective