Academic Catalog 2019–2020

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Students who joined the program prior to Fall 2019 must refer to the BS in Graphic Design curriculum here. The BS in Graphic Design is no longer offered as of Fall 2019.

Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design educates students to become effective designers and leaders in society. The program provides a multifaceted approach that encourages the concept, process and realization of designs that meet today’s communication needs. Enriched with liberal arts and sciences, the program is committed to encouraging the growth of the student as a whole. The ever-changing forms that constitute contemporary graphic design are addressed through the study of various methodologies, audiences, contexts, prototypes, aesthetics, human interaction, technology, and media. Conceptual thinking, visual identity, bilingual typography, and diverse image-making practices are integrated at the core of the curriculum.