Study Bachelor of Arts in Graphic and Visual Communication Design at American University

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Come learn how to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and engage. You’ll delve into the transformative practice of design thinking and master how to express yourself through different modes of visual language. Two computer labs dedicated to your major give you 24/7 access to the latest design software and hardware you’ll need to create your solutions to design challenges. The design program teaches the theory and practice of graphic communications design. Our courses cover publication and editorial design, corporate identity, packaging, illustration, poster design, multimedia, experience and interactive design, and more.

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$59,016.00 per year

Housing Rates- Single- 14700 Academic Year Total

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

4801 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 532,

Washington DC,

Washington,

20016, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Please have your academic records from each secondary school you attended for the U.S. equivalent of 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades sent directly from those schools to American University in sealed envelopes or via the Common Application. Students who study in 3-year secondary school systems only need to provide transcripts for those three years.Internet based test (iBT) score of 85 or higher. Sub-scores for each section of the TOEFL must be 20 or higher. IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- Composite score of 6.5 or higher. Sub-scores for each section of the IELTS must be 6.0 or higher

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.