Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art; Graphic Communications

Our cutting-edge Graphic Communications concentration delivers solid training in the foundations of visual communication, preparing you for a creative career in the advancement of print and digital media.

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Ethan Pound, "Horned Owl Drink Brand Design," Package postcard and mobile device design, 2022
You’ll study the basics of typography and composition with types, images, colors, and graphics. You’ll immerse yourself with a hands-on experience in publication design, advertising & packaging through research and design thinking. You’ll 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 with a major in Art (B.F.A.) is a professional degree program with concentrations in Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Comics & Sequential Art, Graphic Communications, Illustration, Painting and Drawing, Photography & Video, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Textile & Surface Design.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation:

This B.F.A. prepares you for various animation and animation-related careers or graduate school by providing a thorough grounding in fundamental principles and techniques. This degree focuses on intensive work in digital animation supported by a program of general studies.

Minor in Art History

Minor in Classical Studies