philosophy

The mission of California State University, Sacramento — a regional comprehensive public university — is to preserve, communicate, and advance knowledge; cultivate wisdom; encourage creativity; promote the value of humankind; and improve the quality of life for its graduates and the people of the region. The education of students is the central mission of the University. Therefore, the University faculty’s primary responsibilities are teaching and the creation of an active learning environment for students.

In support of the University's mission, the Graphic Design Faculty, Graphic Design Program in the Department of Design, encourages students to actively pursue their educational objectives in the field of Graphic Design. Our role is to guide students in their development as future graphic designers: as critical thinkers / problem solvers; in their creative endeavors; and in their understanding of the role technology plays in an ever changing climate. It is the Graphic Design Faculty's goal to teach students the power and universality of visual communication as well as the responsibility that comes from that knowledge.