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Graphic Design Degree

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Unleash your creativity and work with industry professionals with a major in Graphic Design at UND.

Graphic designers have a powerful impact on the products we use, websites we visit and marketing messages we see. At UND, you’ll gain the skills to pursue a successful career in a variety of industries.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120
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Why earn a Graphic Design degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.


The B.F.A. in Graphic Design program prepares you to engage in a dialogue that critically examines culture, within which graphic design and digital media play an integral role.  

The program combines an intense focus in graphic design with studies in other media areas such as Ceramics, Drawing, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. It is the only program in the state that teaches web and letterpress design. 

The B.F.A. in Graphic Design is a professional undergraduate degree program. It is an excellent choice for those who aspire to work as graphic designers. 

Graphic Design Degree at UND

  • Put your creativity to work with local and regional businesses through an internship

  • Present your pieces at professional conferences and art exhibits locally and nationally

  • Work closely with professional artists with industry experience

  • Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.

  • Get hired! At UND, you'll receive help perfecting your resume, practice interviewing, and learn effective job-hunting strategies.

  • Raise your grades by getting free academic support at UND. We offer individual tutoring sessions, along with specialized writing and math support programs.

What can you do with a Graphic Design degree?

93k

Median annual salary for web developers and digital designers, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

16%

Projected job outlook for web developers and digital designers through 2032

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

As businesses and organizations increasingly discover the importance of professional design, a graphic arts degree is more valuable than ever. A major in Graphic Design sets you up for success in fields such as:

  • Advertising
  • Art Direction
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Photography
  • Production Design
  • Typesetting
  • Visual design
  • Web design

Graphic Design Degree Skills

A Graphic Design degree gives you the technical design skills you need, including:

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Photography

Graphic Design Degree Jobs

Graphic Design alumni have gone on to a variety of successful graphic design careers with:

  • Acme Tools
  • Amazon
  • Chapter3
  • General Mills
  • Kerasotes Showplace Theatres

Graphic Design Degree Courses

ART 112. Two & Three Dimensional Design. 3 Credits.

This is a foundation studio course which introduces design principles, aesthetic considerations, and basic techniques of working as they relate to the creation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included. F,S.

ART 480. Advanced Graphic Design. 3 Credits.

Exploration of advanced topics related to the field of graphic design through readings, discussions, and projects. Emphasis is placed on application of type, imagery, spatial, and temporal relationships within digital media. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included. Prerequisite: ART 273 and ART 384. Repeatable. F,S.

ART 260. Intro to Color Photography. 3 Credits.

A beginning non-darkroom oriented class in color photography emphasizing the aesthetic, design and compositional aspects of this artistic medium. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included. F,S.

ART 200. Intro to Sculpture. 3 Credits.

In this introductory studio course, we will explore the philosophy, aesthetics, history, and processes of sculpture. Basic skills will be developed in the classroom studio. We will explore both additive and reductive processes along with developing a conceptual foundation of art making. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included. Open to non-majors as a non-major elective. F,S.

ART 210. History of Art - Ancient to Medieval. 3 Credits.

Introductory survey of art history from Paleolithic to Medieval cultures in Europe. F.

ART 230. Introduction to Drawing. 3 Credits.

This studio course will familiarize students with some fundamental concepts, tools and techniques of drawing. Through hands-on experience, demonstration, lecture, and critique students will gain a greater understanding of drawing as an artistic medium. F,S.

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