Overview

When you watch an animated movie or cartoon, see an advertisement, or text in a magazine, you’re observing computer graphics. To be a graphic designer, you must understand fundamentals like typography, complementary colors, white space, and more. Graphic design is a crucial part of businesses and organizations because they effectively display visuals and data to consumers.

Create stunning graphics. Use the latest software, technologies, and equipment. Curate design skills. Navigate the ropes between print, web, motion pictures, and video.

If you want to peak your design interests even more, check out our student clubs:

Art Club
Animation Club
Photography Club
Film Club

Career possibilities

At the end of your academic career, you’ll have a portfolio full of original content, making you ready to take on the graphic arts industry.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the Digital Arts and Design - Computer Graphics program from Dakota State University, students will to be able to:

Effectively work in a collaborative group

Requisite mastery over necessary design theory and skills

Think creatively, holistically, and resourcefully

Communicate effectively – visual/audio, written and spoken

Completed a strong capstone/undergraduate research project/portfolio

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing

Animation

Digital Photography

2-D Design on Computers

Computers

Digital Arts and Design

Digital Storytelling

Career Preparation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Graphic Design Computer Sciences View 667 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to demonstrate your academic ability to meet the academic challenges at DSU, you’ll need to meet at least one of the following requirements:

Maintain an above-average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" (2.60 on a 4.00 GPA scale)
Be in the top 60% of your class
Get an ACT composite score of 18 or above, or get an SAT score of 950 or above with subscores of at least 480 on the Math and 450 on the Critical Reading

Submit original academic transcripts

Your academic transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached.

Be proficient in English

If you’re not a native speaker of English, you must demonstrate proficiency in English

Tuition Fee

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International

5969 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5969 USD per year during 48 months.
National

5969 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5969 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

4418 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4418 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Madison

850 - 1300 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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Scholarships Information

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