Graphic Design BA

  • Major
  • BA
Format
  • In-Person
Location
  • Greeley
Estimated Completion Time

4 Years

Start Date

Fall

Tuition Rate

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Tuition & Fees

Department(s)

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School of Art and Design

Credits

120

Area of Study
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Program Overview

The Graphic Design program prepares students to become creative problem-solvers who communicate ideas through visual design. Students gain experience with traditional, digital, and emerging design technologies, learning to integrate these approaches to produce creative solutions for a wide range of audiences and clients. Through various projects, they build the technical and professional skills needed for careers in graphic design, the creative industries, and related fields.

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Academic Good Standing.

New Art & Design students complete Foundations coursework (Drawing, Contemporary Art History, 2D Design, 3D Design) before beginning advanced graphic design studies.

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This four year plan is a recommended schedule to complete this bachelor’s degree in 4 years. Courses are subject to availability. Students must consult with their major advisor to receive information on any additional graduation requirements and course sequence guidance.

Why Choose Graphic Design at ÍøÆسԹÏ

Learn from Working Professionals

Small class sizes mean direct, hands-on mentorship from faculty who are active designers in the field — not just lecturers.

Meet the Faculty

Real-World, Hands-On Experience

Work across print, digital, and emerging media — plus a required internship or practicum that builds a professional portfolio before you graduate.

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Showcase Your Work

Complete a senior capstone project where you present a professional-caliber portfolio directly to employers and industry peers.

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Design a Brighter Future

Become a creative problem-solver who communicates ideas through visual design — blending traditional craft with emerging technology.

What You'll Study

  • Editorial Design
  • Corporate & Brand Identity Design
  • Advertising
  • Publication Design
  • Environmental Graphic Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Typography
  • Web, Motion & Interactive Design

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From Concept to Career

Coursework integrates entrepreneurship and contemporary technology with product- and user-centered design. Working alongside professors and industry professionals, students create communication solutions across a wide range of specialties — with core coursework including Graphic Design I & II, Typography, Interactive Design, Narrative Design, and Brand Identity Design. The program culminates in a Senior Project, plus a required internship or practicum to build real-world experience before graduation.

Design by Kayla Sigmon.

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Student Spotlight

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Refining Their Artistic Voice

"With any degree or program, as you do in life, it’s what you put into it. It’s really important to push yourself into feeling uncomfortable, not too uncomfortable, obviously take care of yourself, but it’s so important to push yourself to talk to that person in your class, talk to your professor, make connections."

Sasha Krause

Graphic Design

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