San Diego ,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Applied Arts and Science - Graphic Design in San Diego United States | San Diego State University
San Diego State University
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San Diego United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,328
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Graphic Design program focuses on equipping students with industry-ready abilities to conceptualize and implement visual messaging tailored to specific audience needs. Through diverse projects, learners master design fundamentals, communication theories, and creative problem-solving techniques while considering cognitive, social, and cultural influences to educate, guide, and convince. Beyond core competencies, our courses investigate evolving design methodologies and theoretical issues, emphasizing graphic design's cultural impact, technological possibilities, and communicative power.
The curriculum builds through foundational design studios, typography, visual creation, and historical studies, gradually developing form and concept skills across multiple platforms. During advanced studies, students tackle current design challenges by collaborating with various clients, businesses, and neighborhood groups via Internship and Design Studio initiatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
If you are graduating from a high school outside of the United States, your application will be reviewed on the following admission criteria Completion of high school/secondary level. A certified copy of graduation certificate or diploma will be required prior to enrollment at SDSU. Review the Requirements by Country for country specific information.
A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.
English Proficiency: If you are attending or have attended a high school where English was not the primary language of instruction, you must meet university-level competence in English through one of the following:
TOEFL Passing score is 80 iBT and 550 paper or higher.
IELTS Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.
A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.
English Proficiency: If you are attending or have attended a high school where English was not the primary language of instruction, you must meet university-level competence in English through one of the following:
TOEFL Passing score is 80 iBT and 550 paper or higher.
IELTS Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.
Tuition
USD
21,328