On the Cranbrook Academy of Art website, find the Graphic Design department's educational philosophy. Summarize its main guiding principles and explain how the department prepares students for the future of design, including any mentioned interdisciplinary studies.
Navigate to 'cranbrookart.edu'. Accept the cookie policy if a banner is present. Click on the 'Departments' link. Click on the 'Graphic Design' link. Scroll down the 'Graphic Design' department page to locate and read the 'Graphic Design Philosophy' section. Identify and summarize the core principles, how students are prepared for the evolving field, and any interdisciplinary topics mentioned.
Successfully navigate to the 'Graphic Design' department page. Identify that the philosophy is based on three core principles: effective communication, an expanded definition of graphic design, and cultural relevancy/diversity. State that the department prepares students to adapt to constantly evolving cultural production. Mention that the studio engages with interdisciplinary topics such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and environmental studies.