Overview

Advertising and graphic design is a field for creative thinkers who are also effective problem solvers. Advertising and design professionals collaborate with their co-workers and clients to present brands in a desirable light across multiple mediums.

This Advertising and Graphic Design degree guides students through a progressive development of knowledge and skills, which increase in complexity throughout the program. Students examine the conceptualization of inventive advertising and learn to execute their ideas to spearhead fully developed advertising campaigns. Grand Canyon University emphasizes a hands-on style of learning within its advertising and graphic design degree program. In the studio classes, students collaborate with their peers to work on active client projects.

The BA in Advertising and Graphic Design teaches students to become both detail-minded and “big picture” thinkers. You will know the importance of a brand then design strategy and produce advertisements. Students learn to develop ideas that make brands, products and ideas memorable to the consumer, with technical skills that are geared for today’s digital workflow. Graduates of this graphic design degree will have a portfolio of polished work that represents a broad spectrum of industries and project types. A professional portfolio is required to demonstrate career qualifications during the job search process.

Careers

Companies rely on advertising and graphic design professionals to further the success of their brands. Since all types of companies across all industries rely on advertising, there are many possible career paths that a graduate might choose. You may choose to pursue work at a corporate advertising department, in a marketing agency or in the media. Some graduates may decide to pursue an entrepreneurial path. Potential career paths that may be related to a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and advertising include the following:

Graphic designer

Production artist

Creative services specialist

Art director

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative concept development

Image creation and manipulation

Creative copywriting techniques for digital media, social media, printed products and broadcast

Social media design

Design and the concepts of composition

Web Design

Digital Advertising Communication

Design Studio

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Graphic Design Advertising View 171 other Bachelors in Advertising in United States

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Academic requirements

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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Tuition Fee

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International

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.

Online: $485 per credit

Living costs for Phoenix

900 - 1450 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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General requirements

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Living costs for Phoenix

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