Innovative Design Meets Graphic Arts
Build a career at the intersection of design and production with UW-Stout's B.S. Graphic Communications (GCOM). This program blends creative design, analytical thinking, and production proficiencies to prepare you for a dynamic career in the graphic communications industry. Designed for students with diverse interests, our program emphasizes a holistic approach, combining the principles of marketing, production, and effective project management. Engage with our unique, interdisciplinary curriculum that not only nurtures creativity but also hones strategic expertise essential for success in the evolving digital landscape.
100% of Graduates Are Employed or Continuing Education.
Career-Defining Curriculum
Graduate ready for a successful career in printing, imaging, marketing, media and graphics. Graphics communications is a perfect degree students who thrive on creative challenges and devising innovative solutions. Our expert faculty will celebrate your mindset and help you develop the knowledge, skills and experience to transform complex concepts into compelling visual narratives.
Program Overview
Our interdisciplinary program will teach you:
- Printing Production Processes
- Marketing Campaign Management & Deployment
- Digital Design Project Management
- Digital Workflows & Structured Automation
- Industry-Related Business Practices
- Variable Data Applications
- Multichannel Marketing Practices
- Digital Graphics Software & Associated Applied Technologies
- Project Management & Graphics Production Logistics
A Comprehensive Learning Experience
The field of graphic communications has been revolutionized by technology, and our program is at the forefront of this transformation. Our hands-on design, imaging, and print labs are equipped with the latest software and digital technologies, ensuring that you are adept at using industry-standard tools.
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Do More in Our Industry-Inspired Labs
Train on the Latest Software & Digital Technologies
- Design & Imaging Applications. Learn visual storytelling with tools like Adobe InDesign™, Photoshop™ and Illustrator™. These applications are the backbone of professional graphic design and imaging.
- Advanced Digital Tools. Enhance your skills in digital publishing and web design using Acrobat™ and various HTML editors.
- Specialized Software. Delve into niche areas of graphic communications with Esko™ DeskPack for innovative package design and XMPie™ for variable data projects.
- Prepress & Production. Gain hands-on experience with Kodak Prinergy™ for prepress workflows and Preps™ for imposition tasks, preparing you for the technical aspects of graphic production.
Learn from Industry-Experienced Faculty
Our experienced faculty have extensive industry experience and will mentor you through the process of creating and fabricating graphic prototypes. Under their guidance, you will not only develop technical expertise but build strong foundational skills in project and business management.
Your knowledge of how digital content originates will prepare you for a career as:
- Sales Representatives
- Media Buyers
- Marketing Managers
- Estimators
- Creative Artists
- Publishers
- Pre-press Specialists
- Digital Content Management
- Web Developers
- Packaging Account Managers
- Project Managers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Technical Trainers
- Graphics Coordinators
- Web Analytics Professionals
- Production Workflow Managers
- Schedulers
- Production Operations Management
- Quality Management Directors
- Process Improvement Specialists
- Research & Development Specialists
- Logistics Managers
- Purchasing Administrator
- Materials Management Officer
- Fulfillment & Operations Specialists
- Shipping Expert
- Material Handling Director
- Inventory Management Advisor
- Equipment Sales & Support
- Software Developers
- Supply Distributors
- Director of Manufacturing
Stout Graduates at Work
| Arandell Corporation | Menomonee Falls, WI |
| Belmark | De Pere, WI |
| Bemis | Sheboygan Falls, WI |
| Bic Graphic | Red Wing, MN |
| CGS | Minneapolis, MN |
| Colony Brands, Inc | Monroe, WI |
| Color Ink | Sussex, WI |
| Daily Printing, Inc. | Plymouth, MN |
| Global Printing, Inc. | Alexandria, VA |
| GLS Companies | Brooklyn Park, MN |
| Great Northern Corporation | Chippewa Falls, WI |
| Green Bay Packaging | Green Bay, WI |
| Imagine Print Solutions | Shakopee, MN |
| Inland Label | La Crosse, WI |
| IWCO Direct | Chanhassen, MN |
| Japs-Olson Company | St. Louis Park, MN |
| Letterhead Press | New Berlin, WI |
| Liberty Carton-Liberty Diversified International | Minneapolis, MN |
| Menard’s | Eau Claire, WI |
| Menasha Packaging | Neenah, WI |
| Mittera Group | Des Moines, IA |
| Nosco, Inc. | Gurnee, IL |
| OEC Graphics, Inc. | Oshkosh, WI |
| Patterson Companies | Mendota Heights, MN |
| Philipp Lithographing Company | Grafton, WI |
| Powertex Group | Eau Claire, WI |
| Precision Color Graphics | Franklin, WI |
| Push Solutions | New Berlin, WI |
| Quad Graphics | Sussex, WI |
| Ripon Printers | Ripon, WI |
| Royle Printing | Sun Prairie, WI |
| RR Donnelley | Warrenville, IL |
| Shutterfly | Shakopee, MN |
| Spectra Print | Stevens Point, WI |
| Target | Minneapolis, MN |
| Taylor Corporation | Mankato, MN |
| Tempt In-Store Productions | New Berlin, WI |
| The Marek Group | Waukesha, WI |
| Thomson-Reuters | Eagan, MN |
| Tilsner Carton Company | St. Paul, MN |
| US Government Printing Office | Washington D.C. |
| Wetzel Brothers, Inc. | Cudahy, WI |
| Worzalla Publishing | Stevens Point, WI |
| Wikoff Color Corporation | Roseville, MN |
Advisory Committee Members
| Brad | Butkovich | Graphics Operations Manager | Belmark |
| Darren | Cotch | Packaging Director, Owned Brands | Target Corporation |
| Kristen | Davis | Executive Director | Printing Industry Midwest (PIMW) |
| Alex | DeArmond | Professor; Program Director, B.F.A. Graphic Design & Interactive Media | UW-Stout |
| Andrew | Delong | Lecturer; Program Director, B.S. Golf Enterprise Management | UW-Stout |
| Ryan | Dolan | Printing Manager, Printing Services | UW-Stout |
| Mike | Draver | Senior Vice President; General Manager | Letterhead Press |
| Dan | Freedman | Dean, CSTEMM | UW-Stout |
| Chris | Finch | Manager, Client Experience | Arandell |
| Erik | Haapakoski | Graphics Supervisor | American Packaging Corporation |
| Dan | Hendrickson | Lecturer | UW-Stout |
| Jasmine | Hietpas | Director, Global Print Quality Management | HAVI |
| Tim | Hughes | Director, Manufacturing Client Services | Thomson-Reuters |
| Bridget | Johnson | Senior Strategic Account Specialist | Quad |
| Eric | Kuhn | Strategic Accounts Executive | Specialty Print Communications (SPC) |
| Ryan | LeFebvre | Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing | Specialty Print Communications (SPC) |
| Joe | Lyman | President; CEO | Great Lakes Graphics Association |
| Greg | Meersman | President; Taylor Visual Impressions | Taylor Corporation-Commercial Print Group |
| McKenzie | Munson | Account Manager; Estimator | The John Roberts Company |
| Julie | Newhouse | General Manager | Walsworth |
| Chad | Nyseth | Teaching Learning & Technology Specialist | UW-Stout |
| Kristin | Piling-Davis | Executive Director & Director of Education & Events | Printing Industries Midwest (PIM) |
| Jake | Pomputis | Account Executive | Imagine |
| Peter | Schlosser | Internal Consultant | UW-Stout |
| Student | Stout Typographical Society | UW-Stout | |
| Renee | Surdick | Associate Dean; Chair, Operations & Management Department | UW-Stout |
| Emily | Thomas | Production Account Manager | Japs Olson |
| Kim | Turner | Employee Engagement & Development Manager | Nosco |
| Bethany | Wheeler | Assistant Professor; Program Director | UW-Stout |
