The Senior Thesis project in the Graphic Design program at SUNY New Paltz is a two-semester, focused exploration into a topic of choice. Students position their investigations relative to conventional and contemporary design practices and use visual communication to help inform and engage a defined audience. The first semester, students research and write a detailed thesis proposal, apply design research practices, gather content, and develop prototypes. In the second semester, students refine their ideas and execute the project goals and outcomes.

We are proud of what these students have accomplished in the face of so much uncertainty. While a website and Catalog aren't quite the same as a public exhibition, we hope these artifacts serve to celebrate and honor the hard work of our students.

Graphic Design is a complex, multi-faceted and highly competitive field of communication requiring a synthetic understanding of a broad range of formal, technical, and conceptual issues. The Graphic Design BFA program at SUNY New Paltz is a professional program, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The program’s objectives align with the essential competencies defined by NASAD and AIGA, the professional association for design.