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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design with Entrepreneurial Studies

USA

What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic & Interactive Design (GAID) Program at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture does more than prepare students for careers in print and screen-based design—it teaches them how to create unforgettable experiences that make the world a better place.

Tyler GAID majors join a tight-knit network of students, teachers and alumni that embraces the power of design to open minds, move hearts, shape environments and heal communities. Tyler's faculty help students find their unique voice and wield it to solve complex social challenges that impact us all, from poster campaigns that spotlight the effects of climate change to apps that address the problem of physical exercise for individuals who are visually impaired. Students are pushed to experiment and create original, research-driven concepts across all platforms, including illustration, typography, packaging, websites, social media, virtual reality and real-life spaces.

Students at Tyler get the best of both worlds: an intimate community with small classes and personal mentorship; and access to the facilities, academic experts and resources of Temple, a leading public research university based in Philadelphia, with its dynamic arts and culture scene and opportunities for professional advancement.

Designed to complement the studio experience with tools to support a studio practice or pursue graduate studies, the Entrepreneurship coursework enhances students' career options. Graduates of this degree program will possess requisite business skills to support themselves as visual artists or entrepreneurs in art and related fields.

Portfolio Review for Admission into the GAID Major

Because of the demand for a limited number of spaces in the Graphic and Interactive Design Major, all BFA students who are not yet declared majors in the Graphic & Interactive Design major will have to apply for the Sophomore Portfolio Review in GAID in order to get into the major, regardless of when that student started at Tyler or when they took Graphic Design (GAD 2001) and Computers for Design (GAD 2021).

The review process is required for any Tyler student seeking to enter the major. Because the GAID program follows a strict fall/spring sequence, students may only begin as GAID majors in the fall semester. Students must complete the program in sequence as the capstone courses are offered only in the spring. Admitted students must begin taking required courses in the major at the junior (3xxx) level in the academic year immediately following official admission to the major or their admission to the major will be forfeited.

It is strongly recommended that potential applicants for admission to the GAID major attend one of the official sophomore advising meetings with the GAID Program Head where the application process will be explained. The process will also be explained by the instructors in each section of GAD 2001.

Which department am I in?

Temple University

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
US$41,496.00 per year
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Temple University

1801 N Broad Street,

PHILADELPHIA,

Pennsylvania,

19122, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

If you plan to attend Temple from high school or secondary school, or have completed your GED, you should apply as a first-year student.

English language proficiency test score requirements: TOEFL IBT – 79; IELTS - 6.0; PTE Academic – 53; ITEP Academic Plus - 3.9; C1 Advanced & C2 Proficiency – 180; Duolingo – 110.

The application deadline for spring term is Nov 01 and fall term is Feb 01.

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

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