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Fine Art - Art: Graphic Design Option, Bachelor

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    Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL, United States
The BFA degree program has options in art education, graphic design, and art studio with emphasis in either two-dimensional media or three-dimensional media. Each option is designed to provide the student with in-depth experience and knowledge in a variety of studio techniques, art theories and historical perspectives.

Overview

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.

Typical Starting Positions

  • Exhibit Design Preparer
  • Graphic Designer print media
  • Graphic Design electronic media
  • Advertising Designer print media
  • Advertising Designer electronic media, Freelance Illustrator
  • Art Director
  • Web Designer
  • Self-employed Artist

Accreditation

  • Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • The Department of Art is an accredited institutional member of the National Association Of Schools Of Art And Design (NASAD).

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 - 128 alternative credits

    Graphic Design & Studio Options 120-128 semester hours depending on Foreign Language graduation requirement.

  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Core Courses:
  • Drawing
  • Two-Dimensional Foundations
  • Three-Dimensional Foundations
  • Health and Safety in the Visual Arts
  • Research Methods and Professional Practices
  • Introduction to Graphic Design
  • Graphic Abstractions
  • Asian Art/ Art in the Pre-Modern Era/ Art in the Pre-Modern Era, Honors/ Art in the Modern Era/ Art in the Modern Era, Honors
  • Typography
  • Graphic Design
  • Interactive/Motion Graphics
  • Senior Portfolio
Elective courses:
  • Modern Art/ Contemporary Art
  • Introduction to Digital Photography
  • Cross Media Technologies
  • Multimedia Production Management
  • Advanced Cross Media Technologies
  • Videography
  • Topics in Electronic Media Productio
  • Advanced Video Production
  • Special Topics in Professional Writing
  • Introduction to Visual Communication
  • Photojournalism

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6

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  • Minimum required score:

    61

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  • Minimum required score:

    500

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General Requirements

  • Application for Admission
  • Official records (transcripts or mark sheets) beginning with secondary school. Transcripts must bear the seal and signature of the appropriate school official, and be accompanied by an official English translation if necessary. A minimum grade point average of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. All transcripts become property of this University. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to submit course descriptions or syllabi as this information will greatly expedite the transfer process.
  • English Language Proficiency Requirement: Official TOEFL, IELTS, STEP EIKEN, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or iTEP Academic Plus Examination mailed directly from the respective testing service. The school code for Eastern Illinois University is 1199. Test results are valid for two years only. Required scores are listed here. Please note, conditional admission is possible for students who have not met the English requirement.
  • A completed International Student Financial Affidavit Form, documenting sufficient funding for the intended program of study. To see the total cost of one year of study, please see our Costs page.
  • Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 U.S. in the form of a check, certified check or money order made payable to Eastern Illinois University.

    • Technological Requirements

    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.

    Tuition Fee

    • International

      361 USD/credit
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the original amount of 361 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.

    • National

      289 USD/credit
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the original amount of 289 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.

    • In-State

      289 USD/credit
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the original amount of 289 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
    We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
    Estimated Cost:
    • Illinois & Border States: $20,756.28
    • Non-Border States: $22,916.28
    First-time freshmen meeting these academic requirements can also pay the current in-state tuition rate:
    • A minimum 26 ACT composite (1760 new SAT combined score)
    • A 3.50 cumulative grade point average on a 4.00 scale
    First-time transfer students meeting these academic requirements can also pay the current in-state tuition rate:
    • A 3.50 cumulative grade point average on a 4.00 scale.
    • Minimum of 15 college-level credits from an accredited college or university.

    Living costs for Charleston

    • 1100 - 1500 USD/month
      Living Costs

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

    Funding

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