Graphic Design and Digital Media (Online)

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Think visually, design your own success.

CBU's online Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree program competitively positions individuals to advance in their existing careers, transition to new ones,and reach professional goals. This degree is ideal for individuals who desire a career in graphic design or to learn how to integrate graphic design and visual marketing into their current career.

16

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$520 + fees

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graphic design

Why earn your B.A. in Graphic Design and Digital Media (Online) at CBU?

Develop an extensive graphic design portfolio

The online B.A. in Graphic Design and Digital Media prepares students to be well rounded and well versed in the key principles of design, typography, imaging, web design, scripting and photography. The program is based around hands-on projects and portfolio building and covers a full gamut of key design and media topics.

Learn flexibly online, on your schedule

Classes start every 8 weeks
Accelerated, asynchronous courses offered 100% online
Three semesters offered year round allows students the ability to graduate faster
Transfer friendly — consolidate your undergraduate college credits and finish your degree

Fundamental Design

GDM 110

This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe Illustrator through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of Illustrator for the student.

Advanced Image

GDM 430

This course is an advanced image course in which professional, complex image generation is explored and expert techniques in color correction, masking and compositing are implemented. Professional portfolio projects are built to prepare students for employment or advanced studies.

Advanced Typography

GDM 420

This course is an advanced typography course in which complex real-world typography concepts are now explored to build projects for a professional portfolio of work for employment or advanced studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Consistent with the university student outcomes, upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree, graduates will be able to:

1. Effectively present information orally and in writing.
2. Examine the principles of professional typography.
3. Apply the principles of professional design techniques and best-practices workflows.
4. Use the principles of professional photography, imaging techniques, and best-practices workflows.
5. Use the principles of professional web design techniques and best-practices workflows.
6. Effectively present the initial concepts and final design implementation orally and in writing.
7. Apply techniques to solve design problems from creation, through production, to final implementation.
8. Work proficiently with the industry standard software.
9. Integrate business concepts related to graphic design industry.
10. Apply a Christian worldview to the moral and ethical questions inherent in the graphic design industry.
11. Articulate the Christian graphic designer’s place in the Kingdom of God.
12. Apply techniques of professional presentation and promotion in the graphic design industry.
13. Apply techniques of professional graphic design to build a professional portfolio of work.

Take the next step toward living your purpose

As you make decisions about college, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.

Apply today! When you complete and submit your application to CBU, a friendly and knowledgeable admissions counselor will guide you through the admissions process and all the necessary steps to become a Lancer.

CBU accepts applications for online enrollment throughout the year, and most online degree programs can start at 6 semester entry points per calendar year.