Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Advertising
Find your (visual) identity.
A degree in graphic design/advertising (B.A.) brings multiple exciting disciplines together. Where will a graphic design degree take you?
Art and technology combine as ideas are turned into designs for print or the web. Visuals are a large component of effective communication; text and graphics work together in branding or messaging. The bachelor of graphic design and bachelor of advertising degrees focus on this blending of art and technology and the possibilities this innovative combination creates.
Why a degree in Graphic Design and Advertising from ACU?
Housed in the Art and Design Department, and in collaboration with Journalism and Mass Communication, the Bachelor of Arts in graphic design and the Bachelor of Arts in advertising blend art and design training with preparation in advertising and mass communication principles. A B.A. in graphic design and advertising from ACU will make you a marketable candidate for positions such as creative director, animator, production designer and much more.
After earning a B.A. graphic design or B.A. advertising, you will leave ACU armed with knowledge, skills and a professional portfolio that will help you find a career as a designer in a variety of industries, including advertising, publishing, media and eCommerce. The bachelor’s degree in graphic design and the bachelor’s degree in advertising will open doors to an exciting, creative career.
Darbie Angell (’04) creates designs for global audiences.
Read MoreWhat can you do after graduation?
- Production Designer
- Animator
- Advertising Art Director
- Multimedia Artist
- Industrial Designer
- Creative Director
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Printmaker
- Illustrator
Clubs and Activities
Much of what art and design students do in the classroom is hands-on. Other real-world opportunities are found in student organizations and co-curriculars including:
- Morris + Mitchell (student-run ad agency)
- 99 West (student-run design agency)
- American Institute of Graphic Arts
- Study abroad
Degree Details
Graphic Design/Advertising, BS (ARTC)
Required Hours
*Based on track selection
University Requirements: 56 credit hours + Major Requirements: 72 credit hours + Electives: 0 credit hours = Total Required: 128 credit hours*
Example Coursework
Basic Drawing
Identity & Brand Design
Interactive Design
Advertising Creativity and Copywriting
Department
Art and Design
Application Deadlines
Regular: February 1st
National Candidates: May 1st
Early Action: November 1st
