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Pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in graphic design at Wichita State will prepare you for competitive, client-based work in an ever-changing visual and virtual environment. You’ll develop your creative design skills for advertising, branding, motion graphics, video games, web and apps, illustration, typography, packaging and print publications.

Curriculum

You’ll start by taking art foundation courses and introductory graphic design courses. After you complete them, and get admitted into the program, you’ll complete the graphic design emphasis coursework over four semesters during your junior and senior year.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in graphic design is the professional degree for students intending to enter the field of visual communication and design. The program provides courses in typography, illustration, photography, book design, advertising, package design, computer graphics and design theory.

The study of graphic design develops the ability to solve communication problems within a cultural, aesthetic, technical, ethical and economic context. Designers create visual messages that serve many needs including advertising, packaging, publishing, identity and branding, websites and digital graphics. These solutions require creativity and lateral thinking, as well as the technical, verbal and written skills to solve specific client problems in their communications.

Graphic design has its roots in a variety of disciplines, including sociology, linguistics, art and design history, and technology. The field has traditionally been linked to commerce and the ability of merchants and institutions to communicate with specific audiences. It is also related to philosophical, literary, architectural and artistic movements.

Applied Learning

Students in the BFA in graphic design program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. This requirement can be met by completing four semesters of ARTG 354, as well as a sequence of four upper-division studio classes, including a capstone course (ARTG 334, ARTG 335, ARTG 434 and ARTG 435).

Careers

A degree in graphic design from Wichita State will help build your skills, your confidence and your portfolio leading to careers such as creative director, advertising executive, and communications professional and designer in a wide range of settings.