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B.S. in Graphic Design/Advertising Degree Details
degree details
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Required Hours
University Hours: 56
Major Hours: 72
Electives: 0 credit hours
Total Required: 128 credit hours
Example Coursework
- Basic Drawing
- Identity & Brand Design
- Interactive Design
- Advertising Creativity and Copywriting
Department
Career Options
Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with a bachelor’s in graphic design/advertising.
Production Designer
Brand Manager
Multimedia Artist
Industrial Designer
Digital Marketing Manager
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Beyond the Classroom
Based in the Department of Art and Design, and in collaboration with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, this degree blends art and design training with preparation in advertising and mass communication principles. Successful graduates become competitive candidates for positions such as creative director, production designer and much more.
Outside the Classroom
Much of what art and design students do in the classroom is hands-on. Other real-world opportunities are found in student organizations and co-curriculars including:
- Morris + Mitchell (student-run ad agency)
- 99 West (student-run design agency)
- American Institute of Graphic Arts
- Study Abroad
After Graduation
This degree prepares you with knowledge, skills and a professional portfolio that will help you become a designer in a variety of industries, including advertising, publishing, media and e-commerce. It opens doors to an exciting, creative career in such areas as:
- Production Designer
- Animator
- Advertising Art Director
- Multimedia Artist
- Industrial Designer
- Creative Director
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Printmaker
- Illustrator