Graphic Design

Graphic Design is visual communication; it clarifies, educates, directs, and beautifies. You can’t use a smartphone, watch a movie, or visit a website without interacting with some form of graphic design.

The Graphic Design program at BYU simulates a professional studio experience with students working to solve complex visual problems. As members of a small cohort group, students complete a variety of individual and collaborative projects under close faculty direction. The program has a history of producing award-winning student work and enjoys an established international reputation. A successful internship program in major design centers provides a bridge to professional practice and excellent job placement. Designers often work in traditional design studios, interactive agencies, advertising agencies, corporate design positions, and as design entrepreneurs or freelancers.

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How Do I Get Into The Program?

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STEPS:

1. Apply and be accepted to BYU

2. Sign up as a PRE-Graphic Design major online through your mymap or at the advisement center - 1090 WCCB.

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PRE-MAJOR

DESGD 145

3. This is the first step towards your Graphic Design BFA: take DESGD 145.

4. Apply for the PRE-BFA in December, April, or June.

(you can only apply twice)

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PRE-BFA

DESGD 243

DESGD 245

DESGD 260

5. The Pre-BFA is the next step towards your Graphic Design BFA, once you are accepted, then take the three courses listed: DESGD 243, 245 & 262.

6. Apply for the BFA in June

(you can only apply twice).

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BFA

Take classes in the Graphic Design BFA major starting Fall Semester with your fellow BFA student cohort.

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I'm In - Now What?

Internships

Students accepted into the BFA in Graphic Design have the opportunity to visit New York, California, or another Graphic Design hub within the United States with your fellow Graphic Design students. While there, you will tour various design studios and may even get the chance to interview! If you want to intern somewhere other than New York or California, you can work with your professors to find an internship in another state to fulfill the internship requirement for your program.

Capstone

Prior to graduation, Graphic Design BFA students are required to complete an individual Capstone project. The capstone incorporates the following areas of academics: research, writing, history and context, presentation, and markets and business. Upon completion of their capstone project, students are encouraged to present their show in a physical space, often in Design Department Gallery- 1313

After Graduation

Jobs

Graduates from the Graphic Design Program will be able to exhibit a professional work ethic, demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, and present themselves professionally through a well-designed portfolio and effective written and oral communication. Upon graduation, alumni go on to work for renowned studios, establish their own design studios, or do freelance work.

Alumni

BYU Graphic Design Alumni have been awarded numerous esteemed awards from major design studios and magazines, both nationally and internationally. Such awards include, but are not limited to - publications in the Communication Arts Typography Annual, and features in the Print Magazine.