Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design Degree with a Concentration in Graphic Design

University of North Texas

Design your future as you see it. Graphic designers play an important role in conveying the visual message of products or services in unique ways. The undergraduate Communication Design program graduates effective conceptual thinkers and creative problem-solvers in the areas of Graphic Design and User-Experience Design. In both concentrations, students begin by learning to use the basic elements and principles of design and apply design thinking and design process to learn concepts, technology, image-making, color theory, typography, user analysis and client needs, wireframing and prototyping as students create wide and diverse visual means of communication.Graphic designers generate original, creative visual communication and ideas and apply technology and a design process to work toward a visual solution through prototyping. Students completing the Graphic Design track will be well prepared to embark on creative careers that allow them to work in teams and create and implement visual communications.The B.F.A. in Communication Design develops designers who are conceptual thinkers, creative problem solvers and socially responsible citizens. Our graduates are regularly recognized in national and international design competitions and have a high placement rate at top design, interactive and advertising firms throughout the country.

College of Visual Arts and Design