The graphic design option allows students to develop creative and technical skills in visual communication concepts and time-based media. The option has a selective admissions program for advancement to the junior and senior years.
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Graphic Design & Studio Options 120-128 semester hours depending on Foreign Language graduation requirement.
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
Schedule TOEFL®An Apple laptop computer. For all Art majors the recommended minimum configured laptop is the MacBook Pro 15-inch with 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 16 GB memory, 512GB PCle-based Flash Storage, Intel Iris Pro Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2GB GDDR5 memory. Software requirements are: Microsoft Office (student edition) and the Adobe Creative Cloud Design; Standard (education version). Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Creative Cloud Design Standard Collection is strongly recommended for students interested in the Graphic Design option. Students accepted into the Graphic Design program beginning their junior year would be expected to subscribe to the Adobe Creative Cloud (education version) at that time.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.