Art and Design (BFA) (Graphic Design)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The BFA is considered the professional degree in visual arts. A BFA prepares students to be lifelong practitioners of the studio arts who can demonstrate professional competencies - conceptual, technical and visual. The graphic design program at SIUE offers students experience in computer technology that will prepare them to enter an increasingly competitive job market. Students will have the opportunity to learn and become proficient in applications including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign through the creation of logos, posters, brochures, books, and ad campaigns. In addition, the graphic design program includes courses that introduce students to Web design. Courses in Adobe After Effects and Video allow students to explore creativity through the use of motion, as well as develop a visual language fitted for Web publication.

College of Arts and Sciences