Graphic Design BFA

To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.

Major Sequence

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes 36 credits of foundational and intermediate major courses (100-200 level), complemented by 36 credits of advanced major courses (300-400 level). Students have the option to choose 6 credits of elective courses within their major, guided by an academic advisor, to align with their individual  interests. To graduate with a BFA in Graphic Design, students must complete a total of 72 credits in major-specific courses. 

Create digital and print masterpieces with a minor in graphic design from GCU. You’ll learn about the theories of visual design and applicable technologies as you refine your own artistic skill set.

The graphic design minor consists of six core courses from the B.F.A. in Graphic Design. It can be taken by any major. This is an 18-credit minor that enables students to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in graphic and web design.

Minor Sequence

1. Before you begin your internship, schedule an appointment at georgian.as.me/?calendarID=2795200 to meet with Theodora Sergiou, Internship and Student Development Coordinator for the School of Business and Digital Media (SBDM).
2. Complete the Internship Registration and Contract using CareerLink.
   • Go to georgian.edu/careerlink.
   • Select “I am a Student.” If this is your first time signing in, enter your GCU password and select “Activate” account to complete your profile and create a Careerlink password. If you have already set up a CareerLink profile, sign in using your GCU username and the CareerLink password you created for this account (not your GCU password).
   • Once logged on, select “Experiential Learning” from the action menu.
   • Complete the SBDM Approval Form online. Once approved, you will receive e-mail confirmation.
3. Students register for the internship course by first requesting permission from Professor Sergiou in Self-Service, and then going back into Self-Service and completing registration.
   • Business majors will register for BU351.
   • Digital communication majors will register for CM405.
   • Graphic Design and Multimedia majors will register for GD429.
4. During the internship, you should maintain a weekly journal of hours worked, tasks performed, and personal reflections. Regularly review your progress with the internship coordinator and employer.
5. Toward the end of your internship and at least two weeks before the end of the semester, go back into CareerLink to submit the Internship Evaluation Form online.
6. At the conclusion of the semester, you will prepare a PowerPoint presentation on your internship experience containing:
   • an overview of the enterprise;
   • a job description;
   • an explanation of how you achieved your learning objectives; and
   • and a self-reflection on the impact of the internship on your career choice, goals, and plans.