Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication with Emphasis in Graphic Design
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff Campus
USA,Arizona
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 29,900/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 50 FREE
Application Fee
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USA, Arizona
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1899
Total Students: 29,569 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, United States
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication with Emphasis in Graphic Design
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Commuication is designed to produce graduates who are skilled in using art, design and technology to creatively communicate ideas and transform messages into visual communication. Through the rigorous coursework, students will develop skills in using aesthetic and conceptual judgment, color, type, symbols, digital images, multi-media, interactivity, motion graphics, photography, and project management to produce messages that clearly inform, effectively communicate brand experience, and persuade viewers.
Graphic Design Emphasis
- The ability to solve communication problems, including the skills of problem identification, research and information gathering, analysis, generation of alternative solutions, and prototyping.
- The ability to describe and respond to the audiences and contexts which communication solutions must address, including recognition of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape design decisions.
- The ability to create and develop visual form in response to communication problems, including an understanding of principles of visual organization/ composition, information hierarchy, symbolic representation, typography, aesthetics, and the construction of meaningful images.
- An understanding of tools and technology, including their roles in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.
- An understanding of design history, theory, and criticism from a variety of perspectives, including those of art history, linguistics, communication and information theory, technology, and the social and cultural use of design objects.
- An understanding of basic business practices, including the ability to organize design projects and to work productively as a member of teams.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 29,900 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff Campus
CAD 17,000 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
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