Purpose

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design major, which is considered a pre-professional degree, allows students to gain extensive practice-based coursework in the field of graphic design.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Generate art work utilizing a variety of digital techniques.
• Assess the efficacy of creative work in relation to its context.
• Formulate conceptual solutions through creative projects.
• Create a fundamentally sound body of work that embodies standards of professional presentation.
• Integrate interactive design modalities into effective visual solutions.
• Create visual works that reflect a Christ-centered perspective with a goal to promote redemptive purposes.

Delivery Format: Residential and Online

Industry Sectors Employing BFA Graphic Design Graduates

• Tech & Software
• Film & Media
• Education & Higher Ed
• Healthcare Systems
• Faith-based Organizations
• Government & Public Sector
• Nonprofits & NGOs
• Retail & Consumer Products
• Sports & Entertainment
• Publishing & Journalism
• Advertising Agencies
• In-House Corporations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Museums and Cultural Institutions

Career Titles in Creative Industries

​Creative Leadership Roles

• Art Director (Advertising Agency)
• Art Director (Design Studio)
• Art Director (In-House / Corporate Marketing)
• Creative Director
• Digital Media Manager (In-House / Corporate)

Core Design Roles

• Graphic Designer
• Visual Designer
• Visual Communication Designer
• Digital Designer
• UX/UI Designer
• Brand Designer
• Data Visualization Designer
• Photography
• Illustration
• Production Artist

Web & Product Design Roles

• Web Designer
• UX Designer (User Experience Designer)
• UI Designer (User Interface Designer)
• Product Designer
• Interaction Designer

Print & Physical Media Roles

• Packaging Designer
• Production Designer
• Environmental Graphic Designer

Editorial & Publication Roles

• Editorial Designer
• Publication Designer
• Publication Art Director
• Book Designer

Marketing & Advertising Roles

• Advertising Designer
• Marketing Designer
• Social Media Designer
• Content Designer
• Campaign Designer

Illustration & Image-Making Roles

• Illustrator
• Commercial Illustrator
• Book Artist
• Visual Storyteller
• Storyboard Artist
• Children’s book artist
• Comic book artist
• Concept artist