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Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
Min GPA: 75.0%
We require demonstration of proficiency in English for most international applicants. Submit official English test scores with your application unless you’re from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa or the United Kingdom. We accept the following:
TOEFL internet-based score of 71+
IELTS score of 6.0+
Duolingo score of 100+ (tests taken before July 1 – minimum score of 51)
PTE score of 50+
We only can accept scores received directly from the testing organization. We review on an individual basis any case where an applicant’s score is below our recommended testing levels.
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As a graphic design student, you'll get the latest digital art techniquesand knowledge about informational design. You'll use advanced software, and gain a historical and technical understanding of graphic and multimedia design. In this B.F.A. in graphic design program, you'll create polished designs you can present to future clients. And you'll learn this from dedicated faculty who are accomplished professionals in advertising, product design, branding, illustration and related fields.
Choose between a graphic design or advertising track and focus on enhancing your knowledge in a specific area. Focus on advertising design and learn art direction management, consumer behavior and interactive media design. Or concentrate on graphic design and learn packaging design, and vector and raster imaging. No matter what track you choose, you will learn how to reach target audiences, build brand strength and analyze results to budget advertising effectively.
Quick facts about the graphic design program
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Course name - Core curriculum |
Course credits |
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Introduction to Belief Systems |
3 |
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World Belief Systems |
3 |
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Foundations of U.S. Justice |
3 |
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Civic Engagement and Social Justice |
3 |
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Theories of Self |
3 |
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Societies and Institutions |
3 |
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Algebra and Personal Finance |
3 |
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Introductory Statistics |
3 |
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Scientific Inquiry |
3 |
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Science and Society |
3 |
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Citizenship Project |
2 |
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Career Preparation |
2 |
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Language and Culture |
2 |
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First Year Seminar |
1 |
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Course name - Major requirements |
Course credits |
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Basic Graphic Design |
3 |
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Digital Imaging |
3 |
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Digital Photography |
3 |
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Vector Imaging I |
3 |
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Typography |
3 |
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Print Production |
3 |
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Publication Design |
3 |
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Corporate Marketing and Design |
3 |
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Advanced Web Design |
3 |
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Social Media Campaigns |
3 |
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Advertising Campaigns I |
3 |
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Interactive Interface Design |
3 |
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Graphic Design Internship A |
3 |
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Web Design |
3 |
Upper Level Elective must be within the College of Communication and Design
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Course name - Fine Arts Curriculum |
Course credits |
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Basic Drawing |
3 |
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Drawing Anatomy |
3 |
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Course name - Graphic Design concentration requirements |
Course credits |
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Raster Imaging II |
3 |
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Vector Imaging II |
3 |
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Alternative Design Approaches |
3 |
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Packaging Design |
3 |
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Portfolio A |
3 |
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Portfolio B |
3 |
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9 |
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Course name - Advertising Design Concentration Requirements |
Course credits |
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Art Direction Management I |
3 |
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Consumer Behavior |
3 |
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Advertising Campaigns I |
3 |
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Art Direction Management II |
3 |
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Portfolio A |
3 |
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Interactive Media Design |
3 |
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Portfolio B |
3 |
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Advertising, writing and design |
3 |
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Advertising and Public Relations Management |
3 |
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Strategies in Advertising Research |
3 |
The world of graphic designing is vast. Discover the different career paths you can take with a B.F.A. in graphic design.
