Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

The School of Design offers a Professional B.F.A. (Bachelors of Fine Arts) in Graphic Design that comprises design studio, lecture and professional application. Graphic Design majors study visual communication theory and process in digital, print, time-based (animation), on-line and interactive media (web and app design). Areas of study include: design foundations, creative thinking, computer graphics, typography, photography, illustration, motion graphics, publication design, identity systems, interactive design, design research, animation, professional practice or internship, portfolio and a graphic design specific senior capstone course. The program aims to develop knowledge base for careers promote to professional practice, and student prepare a graphic design portfolio for use after graduation seeking positions in business and industry or graduate school, as well as nonprofit organizations.

Students complete 86 credits in design studies with 33 credits of institutional requirements and additional electives to reach 120 credits needed for graduation. Graphic design majors qualify for an art minor as part of their normal degree progress. Students may also pursue certificates/minors/majors or additional course work in other areas of study, such as: design studies, animation, film studies, art history, advertising, entrepreneurial studies, computer science and psychology.

Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a B average 2.60 out of 4.00 or be in the top 60 percent of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.
The SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test while not required is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants Students who graduated from US high schools must submit an SAT score.
Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies If your transcripts are not in English certified true translations must be attached All upper secondary school-level work needs to be demonstrated through your transcripts It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to the completion of their final year of secondary school If you must submit transcripts prior to completion please indicate your expected graduation date.
All applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in English with one of the following exams and the indicated minimum score.
Internet-based TOEFL Test iBT - 61 MyBest Score is now accepted.
Paper-based TOEFL - Test PBT 500.
Academic IELTS - 5.5.
Online E3PT Exam - 62.
Online iTEP Exam - 36.
Duolingo - 90.