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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

University of the Incarnate Word

USA,Texas

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 36,450/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Texas

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1881

Total Students: 7,305 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209, USA

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at the School of Media and Design readies students for creative careers in graphic design and visual communications. It is the only four-year BFA in Graphic Design degree program in San Antonio.

In many instances, telling a story or communicating an idea visually is more important – and more effective – than doing so any other way. Graphic designers are challenged to convey an idea or evoke a feeling, or give shape to a concept that may be abstract or complicated to describe. Companies and organizations across industries employ graphic designers to visualize their brand, elevate their image, make products or information visually appealing, and set a tone for an experience. As more organizations increasingly rely on digital and social media methods of communication, the need for digitally-savvy design is on the rise.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

24 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Not Available
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 36,450 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of the Incarnate Word

CAD 14,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 520.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

The 3D Animation and Game industries are highly competitive and demanding.

Finding work in this environment requires a strong portfolio that can compete in a national and international arena.

There is no Portfolio Review for incoming freshmen. If it’s your first semester in college, we welcome everyone – regardless of your high school experience.
Understanding this reality, the ANGD department strives to help students find if they will be successful in this major as early as possible in their academic career.
The first year of the program provides an overview of all the areas of 3D Animation and Game Design.
After the completion of the first year, all ANGD students are required to submit a portfolio of the work completed in the ANGD first-year core.
Only upon passage of this Portfolio Review can students enter the Animation or Modeling concentrations and continue study within the major.
Portfolios are reviewed at the end of the first year.
All transfer students who wish to start in the Modeling or Animation concentration classes must submit a portfolio at the scheduled portfolio review time the spring semester before they plan to attend.
Since the number of applicants will vary each year, passing grades in first-year classes will not guarantee admission to the major.
Students who do not pass the portfolio review may resubmit a portfolio the following year. Students who plan on resubmitting a portfolio for review should retake some or all of the first-year courses to enhance their portfolio.

Please note that acceptance to the University does not guarantee admission to the 3D Animation and Game Design major.

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Freshmen Academic Scholarship Transfer Academic Scholarship	Freshmen Academic Scholarship Criteria: First-time freshmen; awarded based on high school GPA. Note: Automatically considered at admission; renewable with 3.0 GPA. Transfer Academic Scholarship Criteria: First undergraduate degree; 24+ credit hours from accredited university; based on GPA. Note: Automatically considered at admission; renewable with 3.0 GPA. LINK: https://www.uiw.edu/admissions/internationaladmissions/scholarships.html	Freshmen Academic Scholarship Amount: $7,000 – $20,000/year Transfer Academic Scholarship Amount: $13,000 – $18,000/year NO SCHOLARSHIP FOR PG.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.