Bachelor Of Science In Graphic Design
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
| 2027-06-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design program at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the fast-paced world of graphic design. The program focuses on developing students' technical, creative, and critical thinking skills, enabling them to create innovative and effective visual communication solutions.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design program is a four-year undergraduate degree that consists of 126 credit hours. The program is divided into several components, including general education courses, core courses, specialization courses, and free electives. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50% of the course credits for the program at AUE. The program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education - Commission for Academic Accreditation. The yearly tuition fees for the program are AED 58,000/USD 15,793, excluding service fees.
Program Structure
The program structure includes:
- General Education Courses: 10 courses, 30 credit hours
- Core Courses: 11 courses, 33 credit hours
- Specialization Courses: 16 courses, 48 credit hours
- Free Electives: 5 courses, 15 credit hours
General Education Courses
The general education courses are designed to provide students with a broad-based education and include:
- University Core Requirements: 6 credit hours
- University Life
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Languages and Communication Studies: 9 credit hours
- Academic Writing
- Introduction to Research
- Arabic Composition or Arabic for Non-Arab or Communication Skills in Arabic
- The Natural Sciences or Mathematics: 6 credit hours
- Natural Science
- Sustainable Energy
- Environmental Science
- General Mathematics
- The Social or Behavioral Sciences: 3 credit hours
- General Psychology
- Introduction to Social Science
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Anthropology
- Introduction to Geography
- The Humanities or Arts: 3 credit hours
- Contemporary Arab Art
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Middle East History
- World History
- English Literature
- History of Islamic Art
- Islamic Studies: 3 credit hours
- Islamic Culture
- Islamic Civilization
- UAE Studies: 3 credit hours
- UAE and GCC Society
Core Courses
The core courses are designed to provide students with a foundation in graphic design and include:
- Color Theory and Practice
- Basic Design
- Fundamentals of Graphic Illustration and Digital Imaging
- Drawing I
- Drawing II
- Design Thinking
- Art History I
- Art History II
- 3D Design
- Collaborative Design Studio
- Internship
Specialization Courses
The specialization courses are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in graphic design and include:
- Typography I
- Figure Drawing
- History of Graphic Design
- Typography II
- Graphic Design I
- Interactive Communication Design
- Arabic Typography
- Introduction to Digital Video Production
- Graphic Design II
- Information Design
- Motion Graphics
- Sustainable Packaging Design
- Layout & Editorial Design
- Capstone Graduation Preparation
- Capstone Graduation Project
- Special Topics
Free Electives
Students are required to complete 15 credit hours of free electives, which can be chosen from any other college or specialization, provided the prerequisites are met.
Admission Requirements
For further information on admission requirements, please refer to the AUE admissions website.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must earn a minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a scale of 4.00, successfully complete all courses as described in the study plan, and meet the degree completion requirements within the timeframe of the program.
Accreditation
The American University in the Emirates is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education - Commission for Academic Accreditation.
Department Chair
The Department Chair of Graphic Design is Mr. Wameedh Jamil, Assistant Professor and Acting Department Chair of Digital Animation.
Enrollment
Students can join the program at the beginning of any semester, with a minimum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) and a maximum of 6 courses (18 credit hours) per semester.