About the course

The BFA in Visual Arts (514) is a professional arts degree, with concentrations in Graphic Design and Studio. This degree requires 73 (studio) or 79 (graphic design) credit hours of Art and Art History courses. Students in the BFA program are prepared for professional employment in the visual communication, design, and fine arts industries, for further study at the graduate level in visual art or graphic design, and for developing an individual, professional, design or studio practice. Students in the studio concentration can choose to focus in Painting & Drawing Practices, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, or Weaving. Graphic designers are the thinkers & storytellers behind visuals and use a well-developed set of skills and tools to create a stunning end result. Let's take a deeper dive into a day in the life of a graphic designer and what they do. Graphic Designers are the creative engine behind brand identity or marketing efforts, making them a vital part of running a successful business. They use colors, textures, photography, fonts, and other various design elements to communicate a message. By using a suite of tools and a particular set of creative skills, graphic designers craft their work into a variety of different projects including logos, websites, advertisements, typography, packaging, and presentations ?to name a few. 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: US$110,592

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2024	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2024	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2025	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2025	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2025	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2026	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2026	Bowling Green

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Kentucky University

Official Academic Records from schools attended with grades and any degrees/diplomas/certificates received. Should also include a literal English translation.

　　Minimum academic requirements: Freshmen: 2.5 GPA

　　English proficiency requirements (one of the following):

　　TOEFL (TIBT): 71 or higher

　　TOEFL (Paper or Computer based): 525- paper based

　　197- computer based

　　IELTS: 6.0 or higher

　　SAT Critical Reading ? 450

　　SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing ? 460

　　DuoLingo - 100 DET for one-semester Pathway program, 90 DET for two-semester Pathway program

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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 Western Kentucky University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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