The Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Specialization
The Bachelor of Fine Arts, graphic design specialization is a comprehensive studio art degree for students desiring careers in graphic design/visual communications.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts, graphic design specialization is a comprehensive studio art degree for students desiring careers in graphic design/visual communications.
Critical thinking through the exploration of digital and print media is emphasized. After completion of the art core and pre-graphic design prerequisites, students are required to complete the graphic design concentration requirements, including an internship.
Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Generate original, creative messages and ideas
- Combine conceptual thinking and creative processes to solve visual communication problems
- Identify design-related problems and develop innovative, creative, human-centered solutions for businesses, communities, cultures and people
- Develop workflow processes based on industry-standard methods, technology and best practices
- Develop appropriate conceptual strategies for specific target audiences, and design, produce and implement those concepts effectively
- Produce client-driven projects, corporate identity, campaign design and visual brand development
- Create computer-based multimedia, motion graphics and interactive web and mobile app designs
- Develop an understanding of the business of design and individual entrepreneurship
- Demonstrate knowledge of historical and contemporary art and design from various global contexts
- Develop a professional portfolio to submit to potential employers
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