Overview

The Communication Design - Graphic Design programme from University of North Texas graduates effective conceptual thinkers and creative problem-solvers in the areas of Graphic Design and User-Experience Design.

In both concentrations, students begin by learning to use the basic elements and principles of design and apply design thinking and design process to learn concepts, technology, image-making, color theory, typography, user analysis and client needs, wireframing and prototyping as students create wide and diverse visual means of communication.

Key facts

Graphic designers generate original, creative visual communication and ideas and apply technology and a design process to work toward a visual solution through prototyping.

Students completing the Graphic Design track will be well prepared to embark on creative careers that allow them to work in teams and create and implement visual communications.

The B.F.A. in Communication Design develops designers who are conceptual thinkers, creative problem solvers and socially responsible citizens.

Graduates are regularly recognized in national and international design competitions and have a high placement rate at top design, interactive and advertising firms throughout the country.

Marketable Skills

Design elements and principles implementation

Critical thinking and creative problem solving

Design process facilitation

Technology/software implementation

Professional visual design communication

Career outlook

A bachelor's degree in Communication Design can prepare you to become a(n):

Advertising art director

Publication designer

Graphic designer

Creative director

Interactive designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Image Making and Color Theory

Graphic Design

Cause-Based Design

Graphic Design Final Portfolio

Typography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no specific deadline for the spring semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denton, 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.

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General requirements

Students with a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher are guaranteed admission to UNT. Students' GPAs will be standardized on a 4.0 GPA scale once transcripts are submitted.

UNT is test-score-optional, however, submitting test scores can help determine admission decisions, testing exemptions and scholarship opportunities.

An applicant's GED certificate of completion must reflect a minimum score of 165 on each of the four exams. Applicants with scores from 145-164 will be individually reviewed and required to submit additional documents, such as an essay and letters of recommendation.

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

24932 USD / year

≈ 24932 USD / year
Out-of-State

24932 USD / year

≈ 24932 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12092 USD / year

≈ 12092 USD / year

Living costs

Denton

United States

1036 - 1920 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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Overview

Key facts

Marketable Skills

Career outlook

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Denton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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