Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Design and Visual Communication from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee offers students autonomy and agency in the face of an ever-changing cultural landscape.

What you'll learn

The study of graphic design, design methodologies, modes of production, and design histories, provides our students with the skillsets required to actively participate in visual culture, commerce, and communication.

Students build a body of work demonstrating their mastery of tools, media and concepts to effectively communicate ideas to a target audience. The curriculum includes coursework in composition, typography, strategy and design process, design methodologies and research, portfolio development, web and multimedia design, design entrepreneurship and real-world internships in local design firms.

Risk-taking, experimentation and productive criticism are central to our program. Our curriculum works as an on-going design laboratory.

The DVC program places a high degree of value on diverse, equitable, and inclusive viewpoints and approaches. Our emphasis on personal growth and an entrepreneurial mindset prepares students to make meaningful contributions to the field, challenge the status quo, and carve their own path forward.

Careers in Art & Design include:

3D Animator/Modeler
Advertising Director
Animator
App Developer
Arts Administration
Art Critic/Writer
Art Dealer
Art Director
Art Education Teacher (K-12)
Art Gallery Owner
Art Historian
Art Therapist
Artisan Solutionist
Artist In Residence
Artists’ Agent
Augmented Reality
Blacksmith
Caricature Artist
Ceramisist
Collage Artist
Commercial Artist
Community Artist
Community Arts Organizer
Consultant
Costume Designer
Creative Arts Officer/Director
Creative Services Manager
Cultural Relations
Curator
Design Manager
Designer
Digital Portrait Artist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing
Art Survey: Creative Practice, Culture and Context
2D Studio: Concept, Color and Composition
3D Studio: Form, Idea and Technique
Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice
Moving Images and Sound in Art & Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Graphic Design View 607 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
There is no fee to apply for an undergraduate (bachelor’s level) program.
Evidence of English Proficiency
Transcripts and Degree Certificates
SAT or ACT scores are not included in our bachelor’s application requirements, but you can submit them if you have them.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

24368 USD / year

≈ 24368 USD / year
Out-of-State

24368 USD / year

≈ 24368 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11768 USD / year

≈ 11768 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Overview

What you'll learn

Careers in Art & Design include:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Milwaukee

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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