Overview

The Graphic Design course from East Tennessee State University is a focused programme of study that develops the ability to solve visual communication problems through a design process that includes information gathering and analysis, conceptual thinking and idea finding, and the implementation, testing and evaluation of design solutions.

This includes the ability to communicate with audiences, addressing social, cognitive, and cultural factors and training in the appropriate graphic design tools and technology.

Careers

This course is the preferred option for students wanting to prepare for careers in graphic design and related fields of visual communication design such as advertising design, art direction, commercial art, and publication design.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Layout and Production

Graphic Design Theory

Digital Photography

Typography

Intermediate Graphic Design

Graphic Design Workshop

Displays and Package Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johnson City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The first step to apply is to submit an online application and pay the required $35 application fee.

Students in certain countries who will be studying on F-1 or J-1 visas are required to submit English proficiency scores.

For first-time freshman applicants, official high school transcripts are required. Transfer applicants must send transcripts from every post-secondary institution that has been attended.

All Freshmen Students - 2.3 GPA

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

37950 USD / year

≈ 37950 USD / year
Out-of-State

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14610 USD / year

≈ 14610 USD / year

Additional Details

GA, KY, NC, SC, VA: $517 per credit

Tuition is charged per credit for up to 12 credit hours. For enrollments between 12 and 18 credit hours, total tuition increases by approximately $900.

Living costs

Johnson City

United States

1017 - 1889 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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