Mary Y. Yang

  1. Sophomore Graphic Design (Fall)
  2. Sophomore Graphic Design (Spring)
  3. Senior Thesis Studio
  4. Branding
  5. Visual Systems
  6. Junior Graphic Design Studio
  7. Junior Typography
  8. Junior Typography: Motion + Interactivity
  9. Graduate Typography II
  10. Graduate Graphic Design Theory II
  11. Directed Studies
  12. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Teaching
2019–2025

Since joining the faculty in the Department of Graphic Design at Boston University College of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts in Fall of 2019, I have had the privilege of collaborating with outstanding colleagues in an environment that values scholarship through research, teaching, and practice. These experiences have allowed me to refine my pedagogical approach while strengthening my own creative scholarship. I have developed new syllabi and curricula from core design studio courses, including Sophomore Graphic Design Studio and Senior Thesis Studio, to electives such as Visual Systems, Branding, Typography, and Design Theory.


Boston University Graphic Design BFA ‘25
My studio and curatorial practice and research inform my teaching and reflect my belief that design is not only about making, but also about questioning, reflecting, and learning within community. My pedagogy is responsive to contemporary discourse, emerging technologies, and the evolving needs of my students.  
        My approach centers on mentorship, connecting the classroom to the professional world, and continually refining my teaching through reflection and unlearning. Driven by language, identity, and collaboration, my work demonstrates how design can provoke critical reflection, foster dialogue, and make meaningful change. Beyond teaching technical skills, I aim to cultivate critical awareness, empowering students to leverage design as a tool for inclusivity and socially engaged practice.
        Mentorship and connecting students to the professional world are central to my approach as an educator, where I foster interdisciplinary thinking, adaptability, and brave making, helping students contextualize their work.
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