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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Arkansas State University

USA,Arkansas

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 13,248/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Arkansas

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1909

Total Students: 14,085 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2105 East, Aggie Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401, United States

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

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Program Overview

The Department of Art at Arkansas State University will provide an educational environment that fosters the creation and understanding of art. Students in art develop insight, sensitivity, and perception toward all aspects of nature while building individual expressive responses. Aesthetic and functional values, creative ideas, and media skills are developed through instructional guidance and applied experience in the studio and classroom.

Learning Outside the Classroom
Some of the courses may involve field trips to Memphis Brooks Museum, The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock, or other regional art collections. Arkansas State University is an Accredited Institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Why the BFA?
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs are designed to prepare students for professional careers as a classroom art teacher, graphic designer, or studio artist. The BFA in Graphic Design is the initial professional degree, and it is the requisite degree for the student who plans to pursue a studio-oriented post-baccalaureate degree.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

40 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,248 per year

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

Living Cost in Arkansas State University

CAD 16,000 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 - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,100.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 43.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 58.00 %

Additional Information

Graphic Design
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design is intended for the student who wishes to study graphic design as it applies to print and digital production.

Digital Design
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with the Emphasis in Digital Design is intended for the student who wishes to focus on web design and other digital applications of graphic design

Good Academic Standing
No grade below C in courses with an ARED/ART/ARTH prefix may be applied to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. A cumulative 2.75 GPA or higher in all courses with an ART/ARTH/ARED prefix is required for the BFA degree.

Scholarships

Scholarship will be given to all UG international students.
No Scholarship for PG students
3000 USD all UG international students.

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.