Communication Design

The Communication Design program at UAA educates and trains future designers to serve the communication needs of industry and society through the development of innovative visual ideas. Students are also taught to develop analytical and research skills to further build their knowledge of design and cultural history.

Encompassing the disciplines and technologies of graphic design, photography, illustration and printmaking, this program emphasizes meaningful ideation, high-impact design, and the creation of memorable experiences that rise above informational distractions.

Communication Design Faculty

Mariano Gonzales
Mariano Gonzales (he/him/his)
Professor of Art
Communication Design
Senior Seminar
Illustration
Graphic Design
(907) 786-1734
mgonzales@alaska.edu
Mike Conti photo
Mike Conti (he/him/his)
Adjunct Professor of Art
Photography
Printmaking
Lukas Elliot
Adjunct Professor of Art (he/him/his)
Illustration
Graphic Design
lcelliott@alaska.edu
 

Student Work: Communication Design

Fashion - Hoa Nyguen
Fashion - Hoa Nyguen
Advanced Photography 2023
Northern Lights over Portage Lake - Joshua Woolfolk
Northern Lights over Portage Lake - Joshua Woolfolk
Intermediate Photography 2023

Invasive Species (Inkjet on distressed metal ) - Sandra Talbot

Invasive Species (Inkjet on distressed metal ) - Sandra Talbot
Advanced Photography - 2023

Self Portrait in Shower, Albert Bowling

Self Portrait in Shower, Albert Bowling
Advanced photography - 2023