BFA in Graphic Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design


The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a professional degree that focuses on intensive work in art + design supported by the university’s General Education program.

The BFA Degree requires 110 credits in art + design coursework and provides a more in-depth program of study in the graphic design or studio art concentration while also allowing for some experimentation in several arts media.

Admission Requirements

All new Art and Design majors can select from any of the degree programs, BA in Art, BA in Art Education, BFA Studio Art or BFA Graphic Design.

To continue in the BFA degree programs (Graphic Design or Studio Art) students must:

  1. Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in all Art and Design classes.
  2. Present to the faculty a portfolio of work during a Junior year review.

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