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Western Michigan University provides a professional graphic design program that equips students for careers in the field. The rigorous curriculum emphasizes critical analysis and creative exploration, teaching students to tackle design challenges across various mediums with innovative solutions.
As part of WMU's graphic design program, students explore theoretical foundations and historical contexts while developing expertise in visual communication techniques. The program includes hands-on internship opportunities and projects ranging from branding systems and print materials to digital interfaces and environmental graphics. Students create designs for diverse applications including publications, packaging, exhibitions, and multimedia platforms like film, television, and interactive digital media.
A first-year applicant is a student who is applying for admission and who has not attempted or earned any college credit after graduating from high school/secondary school (or earned equivalent).
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 71 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.0
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 48
Michigan English Test (MET): 48
Application deadlines:
Fall: June 15; Spring: October 15