Graphic Design

Our bachelor of fine arts (BFA) in studio art with an emphasis in visual communication will prepare you to be a designer of information. In a broad sense, that covers everything about our environment: the spaces in which we live and work, the products we buy, and the messages we send and receive.

Visual communication requires attention to detail and cultural awareness. Contemporary design is much more than digital skills. Contemporary design is collaborative, bringing designers together as teams to craft innovative solutions to a wide range of traditional and contemporary formats.

About The Program

Department: Ball State School of Art

Credits Required: 120

Possible Occupations

  • Graphic Designer

Indiana Median Salary: $45,341

Dual Credit Courses

For onsite courses, please refer here to see if the course is offered at your high school.

Online

These courses are available online through Ball State University:

CORE Classes

    • COMM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Communication
    • ENG 103 - Rhetoric and Writing (English Composition I)
    • ENG 104 - Composing Research (English Composition II)
    • MATH 125 - Quantitative Reasoning
    • MATH 165 - Calculus I
    • FIN 101 - Personal Finance for Fiscal Wellness
    • THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre
    • JOUR 101 - Media and American Society
    • PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
    • RELS 160 - Introduction to Religion in Culture
    • HSC 160 - Fundamentals of Human Health
    • PHYC 110 - General Physics I
    • ISOM 125 - Introduction to Business with Integrated Computer Applications
    • PSYS 100 - Introduction to Psychological Science
    • SOC 100 - Principles of Sociology
    • PHIL 202 - Ethics
    • HSC 180 - Principles of Community Health
    • FCFC 250 - Family Relations

Major-Specific

    • FCFA 270 - The Fashion Industry
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