Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (BFA)

Have you always thought about pursuing career opportunities as a graphic designer? If so, now is a great time to start. According to the U.S. Department of Labors' Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for graphic designers is expected to grow 13% from 2008 to 2018, due largely to continued demand from advertisers and design firms.* The International Academy of Design & Technology's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design degree program can help prepare you to take advantage of these growing career opportunities.

IADT's Graphic Design degree program covers everything from basic drawing and design fundamentals to digital imaging and prepress skills. By collaborating on team projects and learning to use industry-current technology and tools, you can become prepared to meet client demands in an entry-level graphic design position.


The goal of IADT's Graphic Design degree program is to help students learn the design fundamentals they need to develop effective visual communication solutions. The program emphasizes hands-on training in areas such as interactive media, typography and digital illustration and also delves into the technical and creative aspects of the web.

Below is a selection of course topics included in IADT’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design degree program.* Classes are led by instructors with relevant career experience.

  • Digital Imaging
  • Design Fundamentals
  • Advanced Typography
  • Web Design
  • Interactive Media
  • Design Process
  • History and Theory of Design
  • Color Theory
  • Digital Layout
  • Print Production
  • Branding and Corporate Identity
  • Package Design
  • Special Topics in Graphic Design

*Course curriculum is subject to change.

These are some of the exciting careers in graphic design. With the right education and your own intiative, one of them could be in your future.

  • Graphic Designer
  • Junior Illustrator
  • Publication Designer
  • Advertising Designer
  • Staff Designer
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Page Layout Designer
  • Prepress Printing Technician
  • Photograph Retoucher
  • Junior Art Director
  • Web Designer
  • Freelance Graphic Designer

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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm (visited October 12, 2010). This is a national estimate and conditions in your location may be different.