Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Design
- 4 years
- Duration
- 24,520 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- San Marcos / USA
- Location
- Texas State University, USA
- School
Program description
Over the past ten years, the area of design has experienced a spectacular explosion. Companies hire Communication Design graduates not only as visual designers but also as problem-solvers, strategists, and thinkers who develop solutions for businesses and communities. Getting a BFA in Communication Design prepares you for a future that satisfies your unique creative passions, whether that be designing trademarks, websites, packaging, social media content, or advertising for national brands, educating the public about societal and health issues, or developing digital products and software solutions that address challenging business problems.Program structure
Minimum required: 120 semester credit hours
In addition to their general studies, art foundations, art history, and art and design electives, students pursuing a BFA in Communication Design undertake a demanding course of study within their major. Four specialized courses are available in the Communication Design Program, which provide the groundwork for preparing students for further study. With an emphasis on empowering students to become exceptional critical thinkers, courageous creators, and proficient communicators as they enter the professional area of communication design, this curriculum culminates in the creation of an exceptional portfolio. Students are prepared for professional practice with courses in interactive design, typography, art direction, corporate identity, sustainable packaging, brand experience, human-centered design, environmental graphics, and design research. Professional internships, job shadowing, and independent study courses are ways for students to advance their education.
The classroom setting for the Communication Design courses is a studio. The Mitte Complex features a multidisciplinary innovation lab with a laser cutter, CNC router, 3D printer, and die cutter, as well as Macintosh labs, an open lab for student usage, digital color printing capabilities including RISO, digital still and video camera checkout, and a photographic studio.
Price
- Tuition an Fees: 24,520 USD/year
- Books and Supplies: 780 USD
- Housing and Food (On campus):13,000
- Personal and Misc:2,750 USD
- Travel: 1,660 USD
- Total: 42,710
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- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
Requirements for applicants
- Admission requirements for the B.F.A. major in Communication Design are more restrictive than those of the University, and enrollment is limited to provide students with a quality experience. All applicants who indicate Communication Design as their preferred major will be assigned a temporary status code of Pre-Communication Design. In addition to meeting Texas State’s general admission criteria, all students intending to major in Communication Design must pass Admission Portfolio Review, earn a minimum grade of B in Introduction to Communication Design and Imaging, and have a minimum Overall GPA of 2.75 to be admitted into the program.
- passport
- official transcripts required from each institution where course credit was granted
- ACT and SAT scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class
- at least 90 credit hours of undergraduate coursework
- responses to specific essay questions
- resume/CV detailing work experience, extracurricular and community activities, and honors and achievements
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of 19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo scores with a 110 overall
About the university
Why Texas State University?
Our strong faith in the ability of education to change communities, drive economies, and reimagine the world serves as the foundation for Texas State University, a public, student-centered research university. From all walks of life, our students come from all around Texas, the country, and the world.
Austin is less than an hour away from our San Marcos campus. You're close to one of the US cities with the quickest rate of growth. Austin's booming IT industry has earned it the moniker "Silicon Hills." Here, businesses like Dell and Advanced Micro Devices have made their homes. Apple, Tesla, Google, and Oracle have all recently increased their business activities. Our campuses provide the ideal mix of professional ties and academic achievement.
We help you achieve your next professional objectives. More than 200 corporations have relocated to Texas, and the state is home to 55 Fortune 500 companies. There are therefore many of job alternatives available to you. We provide individualized resources and assistance to help you thrive outside of the classroom. You'll succeed at the top three US destinations for international students, whether you're in business or technology.
