Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication

Creatively communicate ideas and transform messages into visual communication. In this program, you will apply aesthetic and conceptual judgment, color, typography, symbols, digital images, motion graphics, photography, and project management to produce media that effectively communicates with, informs, and persuades your target audiences. From illustration to graphic design, you'll harness the technical skills and critical thinking to convey your ideas with precision and impact while earning experience in cutting-edge studio settings.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communication is designed to produce graduates who are skilled in using art, design and technology to creatively communicate ideas and transform messages into visual communication. Through the rigorous coursework, students will develop skills in using aesthetic and conceptual judgment, color, type, symbols, digital images, multimedia, interactivity, animation, motion graphics, photography, and project management to produce messages that clearly inform, effectively communicate brand experience, and persuade viewers.

All transcripts and mark sheets must be submitted in English.
We require a minimum 2.5 grade-point average (GPA) for first year and transfer students.
Transfer students who have earned 24 or more credits at an American post-secondary institution only need to submit that transcript as part of their application. A high school transcript is not required.
NAU accepts transcript evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as part of the evaluation process. However, the result of a transcript evaluation does not guarantee that transfer credits will be awarded. All transcripts from post-secondary institutions in Nigeria must be evaluated from members of the NACES services. IELTS 6, TOEFL - 70 iBT and iBT Home Edition.