Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Graphic Information Technology

The Online Bachelor of Science in Graphic Information Technology at Arizona State University provides students with experience across multiple design and media disciplines. Upon graduation, students are prepared for various roles, such as web designers or developers, user experience designers, digital media specialists, and advertising executives.

Program Details

• The program consists of 40 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and requires a total of 120 credit hours.
• The program is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (ACCGC).
• Students gain a diverse skill set in design, including building websites, designing brochures, taking professional photographs, and producing videography.
• Additional competencies gained include 2D and 3D motion graphics, commercial photography, front-end web design and development, print technology, user experience design, and video production.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a curiosity about information technology and a passion for digital creativity. Candidates may be working in fields such as graphic design, web design and development, the print industry, photography, video production, or motion graphics. Professionals working in related areas of information technology, software programming, engineering, or education are also good candidates.

Accelerated Master's Program

This bachelor's degree can be completed as part of an accelerated master's program, allowing students to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as one extra year after completing their undergraduate degree. Applicable master's degrees include the Master of Science in Graphic Information Technology.

Diploma

Arizona State University's diplomas do not specify whether the degree was earned online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply state "Arizona State University."

Course Curriculum

All GIT web courses are project-based, allowing students to apply course concepts to practical examples. Students learn the basics of each GIT subject area, utilizing the latest design technologies. The program includes courses such as:

• GIT 135: Graphic Communications
• GIT 210: Creative Thinking and Design Visualization
• GIT 215: Introduction to Web Authoring
• GIT 230: Digital Illustration in Publishing
• GIT 250: Introduction to Commercial Print
• GIT 303: Digital Publishing
• GIT 314: Multimedia Design, Planning and Storyboards
• GIT 315: Digital Video Techniques

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the program earn jobs in industries as diverse as advertising and aerospace technology. Potential careers include:

• Animator
• Art Director
• Film Editor
• Graphic Artist
• Graphic Designer
• Photographer
• Web Developer

Faculty

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering has over 350 faculty members, with many being honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include National Academy of Engineering members, National Academy of Sciences members, National Academy of Inventors members, and National Academy of Construction members.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to ASU, students must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 of the following courses:

• Four years of math
• Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
• Three years of lab sciences
• Two years of social sciences
• Two years of the same second language
• One year of fine arts or career and technical education Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
• Top 25% in their high school graduating class
• 3.00 GPA in competency courses
• ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition

Students can estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees using the tuition calculator. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Additional Programs

ASU Online offers other programs, including:

• Art (Digital Photography) (BFA)
• Internet and Web Development (BAS)
• Technical Communication (BS)
• Technical Communication – User Experience (BS)