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Graphic Design or Visual Communication, B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, United States
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is designed to provide a balanced liberal arts education. The BA Program in Art presents students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of various art and design disciplines in order to develop excellence in a specific area.

Overview

The Graphic Design/Visual Communication Option provides a broad initial exposure to visual communication design skills, theory and practices needed for careers or further study in the design profession.

Accreditation

Officially accredited/recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) is a large (enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Digital Design Tools I
  • Digital Design Tools II
  • Concept Development
  • Color Theory and Perception
  • History of Design

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    5.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    61

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  • Minimum required score:

    500

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General Requirements

Generally, applicants will qualify for consideration for first-time freshman admission if they meet the following requirements:

Have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE); and

Have a qualifiable minimum eligibility index (see section on Appendix A - Eligibility Index ), and

Have completed with grades of C or better each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements also known as the “a-g” pattern (see “Subject Requirements”).

Tuition Fee

  • International

    16136 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 16136 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    16136 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 16136 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • In-State

    6632 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6632 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Los Angeles

  • 1520 - 2570 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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