About the course

The BFA is a professional degree with concentrated areas of specialization, so you will take more art and design courses than you would in a BA program. At UMass Dartmouth, you also have the advantages of a university education where you can diversify your studies and expand your career opportunities by exploring fields such as business, sustainability, writing/communication, computer science, and many more. Prepare for a career in graphic design by learning how to communicate visually. You?ll develop your talents and skills to achieve a high level of professional ability, while pursuing your own creative goals. The BFA in Art Design: Graphic Design will prepare you for the many career opportunities available in contemporary design practice. Our faculty?who are also professionals in their fields?will teach you how to: research and analyze content as part of the design process work within the context of the message, audience, environment, and technology. develop graphic translations such as symbols, books, posters, and interactive media. create art with a purpose. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	North Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2024	North Dartmouth
Spring (January), 2025	North Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2025	North Dartmouth
Spring (January), 2026	North Dartmouth

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

We require:

　　academic transcripts

　　SAT or ACT results

　　a personal statement (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests

　　GED students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record

　　All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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