Outside the Classroom

Student Opportunities

Graphic Design majors enjoy opportunities to learn from the pros with hands-on internships, serve the community in meaningful ways by working on special projects, display their work in public gallery exhibitions, and compete for national recognition. Graphic Design majors can put all these opportunities to work as they prepare for fulfilling, creative careers.

Internships

Learn from the pros in a hands-on professional internship. Your professors can help you land internship opportunities designed to give you an up-close look at a career in graphic design while also gaining experience in the field. Internships are key to obtaining a job in graphic design after graduation, as it allows you to make connections with employers and other professional designers. You will gain insight into the challenges facing designers in the workplace while building your portfolio and developing your own skills in business, communication, and design.

Special projects

As a Graphic Design major at Mercer University, you will contribute to special design projects throughout the year. These projects include packaging design, brand identity design, and creating publicity and marketing materials for:

• Local nonprofit organizations
• Academic and athletics departments
• Local businesses

Read about recent Advanced Design students at Mercer helping local nonprofit organizations with their specialized skills.

Win awards

Graphic Design majors can compete for recognition in prestigious national competitions. Read more about recent graphic design student accolades:

• Students win eight awards in Graphic Design USA’s annual competition
• Two graphic design majors named to GDUSA’s 2022 Students to Watch
• Six students win American Graphic Design Awards