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Program Overview

The Graphic Design program at JIC aims to meet national and international expectations in the academic field and professional area. The program seeks to develop critical research skills and independent learning through the exploration of design processes in social and historical contexts. It also prepares students for the job market by developing their intellectual, problem-solving, and practical skills.

Program Details

• Program Name: BSc in Graphic Design
• Credit Hours: 134 Hours
• Study Language: English
• Program Length: 4 Years
• Study Mode: On-campus
• Learning Mode: Theoretical
• Accreditation: Accredited by the Ministry of Education

Program Goals

The program is designed for those who aspire to:

• Identify design elements, principles, and theories of Design.
• Investigate a systematic context of the various theoretical, historical, and cultural dimensions and its impact on design practice.
• Implement design thinking process, design decision-making, and the factors that affect the design solution.
• Design effective ideas using a range of approaches to solving visual design problems.
• Plan design work for a professional audience.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Enhance independent judgment, self-reliance, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrate responsibility with regard to time management and other professional or entrepreneurial skills.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates of the Graphic Design program include:

• Graphic Designer
• Multimedia Designer
• Creative Director
• Infographic Designer
• Web Designer
• Photographer
• Packaging Designer
• User Interface, UX Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• Video Editor

Study Plan

The study plan for the Graphic Design program is as follows:

1st Year

Semester 1

• ARAB 101: Arabic I
• ISLS 101: Islamic Studies I
• ENG 101: English I
• DES111: Fundamentals of Design
• DES112: Fundamentals of Drawing
• DES113: Fundamentals of Color

Semester 2

• ARAB 102: Arabic II
• ISLS 102: Islamic Studies II
• ENG 103: Public Speaking
• DES114: Creative Concepts
• DES115: Design Communications
• DES116: Art Appreciation

2nd Year

Semester 3

• GD 281: Graphic Design Studio I
• GD 283: Typography I
• GD 285a: Drawing for Graphic Designer
• GD 285b: Illustration
• GD 286: Photography I
• GD 288: History of Graphic Design

Semester 4

• DES 201: Research Methods for Architecture and Design
• GD 282: Graphic Design Studio II
• GD 284: Typography II
• GD 287: Photography II
• GD 289: Digital Media I
• GEE XXX: General Education Elective

3rd Year

Semester 5

• GD 381: Graphic Design Studio III
• GD 383: Packaging Design
• GD 384: 2D Animation
• GD 385: Corporate Design
• GD 388: Website Design
• MKT 231: Introduction to Marketing

Semester 6

• GD 382: Graphic Design Studio IV
• GD 386: Digital Media II
• GD 387: Exhibition Design
• GD 389: Interactive Media
• MKT 337: Advertising and Promotion
• GEE XXX: General Education Elective

4th Year

Semester 7

• GD 481: Portfolio Design
• GD 482: Graduation Thesis
• GD 484: Professional Practices
• GD XXX: Major Elective
• GEE XXX: Major Elective

Semester 8

• GD 483: Graduation Project
• GD 485: Internship in Graphic Design
• GD XXX: Major Elective
• GD XXX: Major Elective

Admission Requirements

• High school score: 65% & Above
• Mandatory Qualifications:
  • The Certificate Equivalency Letter from the Ministry of Education must be provided in case the student obtained a high school certificate from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • The student must pass the English placement test and any other tests determined by the college as one of the admission requirements.
  • The student must not be registered in another university or college.
  • The student must be medically fit.

Tuition Fees

• Registration fees: 1200
• English test fees: 100
• Tuition fees: 1,750 / Hour
• Average fees for one semester: 26,000

Faculty Members

• Dr. Karima Hemida: Head of Designs - Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ahmed Tohlob: Assistant professor
• Dr. Abdul Nasser Ashour: Assistant professor
• Dr. Samaa Badawi: Associate Professor
• Mr. Mamdouh Sajer: Lecturer
• Ms. Sarah Eskandarani: Faculty Member
• Ms. Deema Meisha: Lecturer
• Ms. Mona Aljedaani: Lecturer
• Ms. Marya Bakhsh: Lecturer
• Ms. Fatima Baydoun: Faculty Member
• Ms. Lujain Jamalallail: Teaching assistant
• Eng. Shaden Khyat: Teacher Assistant