Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Communications

Our cutting-edge Graphic Communications concentration provides a strong foundation in design and communication fundamentals such as typography, information hierarchy, concept development, and visual exploration. The Graphic Communications program prepares students to communicate ideas across various media through the integration of visual and textual design.

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Ethan Pound, "Horned Owl Drink Brand Design," Package postcard and mobile device design, 2022

You鈥檒l study the basics of typography and composition with types, images, colors, and graphics. You鈥檒l immerse yourself with a hands-on experience in publication design, advertising & packaging through research and design thinking. You鈥檒l explore interactive media design, UX/UI design, and motion graphics.

Our advanced courses feature small class sizes, allowing for the thorough study of new graphic technologies with close faculty supervision. We offer the opportunity to exhibit your work both on- and off-campus. Numerous internship and study abroad options are also available.

 

Program Snapshot

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Program Format: Face-to-Face, Online or Hybrid

Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours

Entry Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete: Four-year Program

Primary Campus: Kennesaw

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Image Credit: Shannon Gaskin, "BeeWell Soaps," Soap Branding and Package Design, printed paper product, 2022

What can you do with a BFA in Art, Graphic Communications degree?

There are numerous careers for graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a concentration in Graphic Communications. Below are a few paths that you can pursue in your career:

  • Advertising Designer
  • Brand Identity Designer
  • College/University Instructor*
  • Creative Director*
  • Graphic Designer
  • Freelance Artist
  • Layout Artist
  • Logo Designer
  • Motion Graphic Artist/Animator
  • Multimedia Artist
  • Publication Designer
  • User Experience (UX) Designer
  • Web Designer

* May require additional advanced education

Our Other Degrees and Programs

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art is a professional degree program with concentrations in Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Comics and Sequential Art, Graphic Communications, Illustration, Painting and Drawing, Photography and Video, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Textile and Surface Design. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation prepares students for careers in animation and animation-related industries, or graduate school with a rigorous program in digital animation. This degree focuses on intensive work in digital animation supported by a program of general studies. 

Minor in Art History

Minor in Classical Studies