Kristen Becker
Department Head of Advertising Design
Kristen Becker is an educator and a graphic and business designer specializing in e-commerce. She developed and marketed a niche e-commerce boutique featured in Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and In Style magazines. With over 12 years of experience as an award-winning educator, she has developed curriculum and taught courses in graphic design, multimedia, and e-commerce/marketing.
Degree(s) earned:
- MA in Digital Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art
- BA in Environmental Systems, University of Maryland

Degree Courses
WEB 207: Internet Marketing
ILL 210: Technical Illustration and Infographics
GEN 402: Communication
GEN 206: Creative Business
GEN 204: Intro to Marketing
DES 302: Beyond Branding
DES 222: Photoshop II
DES 207: Layout Design
DES 204: The Study of Graphic Design
DES 141: Illustrator I
DEG 344: Professional Practices
DEG 260: Portfolio Review
ADV 259: Advertising Design Capstone Project
ADV 207: Creative Concept Development
ADV 205: Marketing Design
ADV 204: Advertising Account Management
ADV 202: Advertising Design II
ADV 201: Advertising Design I
ILL 210: Technical Illustration and Infographics
GEN 402: Communication
GEN 206: Creative Business
GEN 204: Intro to Marketing
DES 302: Beyond Branding
DES 222: Photoshop II
DES 207: Layout Design
DES 204: The Study of Graphic Design
DES 141: Illustrator I
DEG 344: Professional Practices
DEG 260: Portfolio Review
ADV 259: Advertising Design Capstone Project
ADV 207: Creative Concept Development
ADV 205: Marketing Design
ADV 204: Advertising Account Management
ADV 202: Advertising Design II
ADV 201: Advertising Design I
Featured Interview(s):
- Kristen Becker’s Ecommerce Diaries