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