Graphic Design

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Berkeley College Graphic Design student

Learn the art of graphic design for effective visual communications.

In today’s competitive business world, visual communications are essential to successfully connect with target markets. Whether through websites, blogs, periodicals, newspapers, annual reports, catalogs, direct marketing, advertising, or packaging, virtually all organizations have to use visual communications to perform successfully – and it is skilled graphic designers who generate the type and images that capture the hearts and minds of the organizations’ audiences around the world.

The Graphic Design program at Berkeley College offers an exciting curriculum that allows students to acquire the expertise needed to deliver creative results in the art and business of visual communications. Students explore the theory, language, and tools of graphic design and learn how to effectively apply their knowledge and skills in competitive industry environments. Expertise and visual aesthetics are refined by leveraging current industry software for web design, typography, and raster and vector manipulation, among others.

Benefit from:

  • A program that provides a strong foundation in the theory and language of art and design
  • Hands-on learning that allows students to develop the skills and abilities that are critical in today’s visual communications
  • The application and refinement of graphic design skills through various industry formats such as print publication and web design
  • Introduction to, and proficiency in, prevalent industry software
  • Valuable, practical experience through program-related, faculty-monitored internships or job-related assignments
  • A seamless transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees

Graphic Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (B.F.A.)

Beginning Fall 2013: This program is expected to begin with the Fall 2013 quarter, subject to regulatory approvals and other circumstances. This program will be offered online and at Woodland Park.

The following are B.F.A., Graphic Design program statistics for New Jersey. This program is expected to begin in 2013, subject to regulatory approvals and other circumstances. Berkeley reserves the right to modify programs and plans as it deems appropriate.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

Graphic Design 27-1024 Graphic Designers, 43-9031 Desk Top Publishers

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$96,000


Books and supplies:

$3,820


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within four years for a Bachelor's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $31,800 for 12 quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $37,800 for 12 quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 180-credit program is designed to be completed in 12 academic quarters over four calendar years.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.