Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Details
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Digital Media | Graphic Design | Web Design
Area of study
Arts | Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Program Overview

The Graphic Design program at Virginia Tech prepares students for a career in graphic design by focusing on conceptual thinking, semiotics, and problem-solving tactics. The program demands individual creativity, teamwork skills, and adaptability while preparing students to enter the job market with practical experience and a full, professionally reviewed portfolio.


Program Details

  • Graduates are working in print design, editorial design, product and packaging design, web and interaction design, advertising, and other related fields.
  • Once admitted to the Graphic Design program, students take a tiered series of courses in Typography and Design.
  • Additionally, students take a variety of electives in Art and Design, such as:
    • Web Design
    • Human Centered Design
    • Mobile Design
    • Hand-Lettering
    • Art Direction
    • Motion Graphics
    • Packaging
  • Students also take various courses within the disciplines of Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, and Sculpture.

Program Structure

Degree Type

  • The Graphic Design program offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Colleges

  • The program is part of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design.

Undergraduate Major

  • The Graphic Design program is an undergraduate major.

Undergraduate Advising

  • Advising for the program is available in the following areas:
    • Arts, Design, and Performance
    • Communication and Media
    • Computing and Mathematics
    • Engineering and Technology

Admission Criteria

  • Available to Fall Transfer Applicants
  • Not Available to Spring Transfer Applicants
  • Portfolio Review is required for admission.

Related Programs

  • The following programs are related to the Graphic Design program:
    • Cinema
    • Art History
    • Creative Technologies
    • Studio Art
    • Multimedia Journalism

Keywords

  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design
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