Overview

The curriculum explores the many aspects of graphic design, including the physical, cognitive, social, and cultural human factors.

Key Features

The Graphic Design degree offered at California State University, Fresno will also explore theories, principles, and practice in relation to typography, illustration, computer graphics, Web design, motion graphics, history of graphic design, and creative critical visual thinking skills that are applicable to professional practice and to meet entrance requirements to graduate school.

Graphic Design

Illustration

Interactive Multimedia Design

Programme Structure

Courses include:

User Experience and Interface Design

Typographic Design

Advanced Typographic Design

Graphic Systems

User Experience and Interface Design

Figure Drawing for Illustration

Illustration

Advanced Web Design

Data and Design

Designing for Interactions

Motion Graphics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a Cal State Apply online application and pay $70 USD (non-refundable) by credit card.

Official English language proficiency.

Original or certificated copies of in-progress or final transcripts: High school (or secondary and higher secondary) transcripts, mark sheets or grade reports with literal English translation.

Graduation certificate: If you graduated from high school, please submit a copy of the graduation certificate or diploma.

Passport: Submit a copy of the information/photo passport page.

Personal Statement: Statement of purpose, principal's or teacher's recommendation is encouraged but not required.

Financial document (no older than 6 months) and Affidavit of Supportfrom sponsors showing the amount and source of support for a minimum of one school year of study.

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

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year
Out-of-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Additional Details

All out-of-state, non-resident, and international students will be charged Non-Resident Tuition Fees at $444.00 per unit, in addition to tuition and fees.

Living costs

California

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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