{"id":530,"date":"2026-06-30T10:20:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/mac\/?page_id=530"},"modified":"2026-06-30T10:21:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:21:23","slug":"graphic-communications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/graphic-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Graphic Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Graphic Communications<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graphic design is visual brand messaging. Every design, whether a full brochure or a special event graphic, must represent and reflect the high standard and deep pride one would expect from UM-Flint. As such, the look and feel of every piece should amplify the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"email\"><a data-leading-icon=\"email\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc20HG0rK0QJnvAmiyAUCYSwu5C2-E-WIOs0NltIJycqqbbyQ\/viewform\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19 5H5c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v10c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm-.5 3.2L12 12.4 5.5 8.2V6.5l6.5 4.5 6.5-4.5v1.7z\"><\/path><\/svg>Design Request Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained 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href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/brand-tool-kit\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Brand Tool Kit<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/graphic-communications\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Graphic Communications<\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/resources-policies\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Resources &amp; Policies<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Resources &amp; Policies submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/style-guide\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Style Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/photo-video\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Photo &amp; Video<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/media-relations\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Media Relations<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/marketing-advertising\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Marketing and Advertising<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/web-communications\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Web Communications<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Marketing &amp; Communications creates a wide range of materials, including advertisements, banners, brochures, posters, and more, for the university and its colleges, schools, and departments. Because every piece reflects the university&#8217;s reputation, it&#8217;s essential that each one be thoughtfully designed, use the correct logo or seal, and maintain a consistent brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MAC reviews and approves all materials that represent the university or its entities to off-campus audiences. This includes final approval of any editing, design, or photography work sent off campus to commercial printers, artists, or agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to seek approval is early in your planning process, when changes are easiest and most cost-effective to make. Our staff can support you at any stage from initial concept to a fully polished design. We\u2018ll work closely with you to create custom pieces that meet your goals, fit your audience, and bring your vision to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please allow a minimum of two weeks to complete a graphic project. This timeline covers copyediting, layout and design, proofing, bid requests, and printing whether in-house or through an off-campus commercial printer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graphic Communications Graphic design is visual brand messaging. Every design, whether a full brochure or a special event graphic, must represent and reflect the high standard and deep pride one would expect from UM-Flint. As such, the look and feel of every piece should amplify the university. 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