About Graphic Design, B.f.a. in California State University, Fresno

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design is a professional program providing directed studies and is designed for students seeking in-depth preparation for specialized educational and career goals.

The curriculum explores the many aspects of graphic design, including the physical, cognitive, social, and cultural human factors. It will also explore theories, principles, and practice in relation to typography, illustration, computer graphics, Web design, motion graphics, history of graphic design, and creative critical visual thinking skills that are applicable to professional practice and to meet entrance requirements to graduate school.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design is a professional program providing directed studies and is designed for students seeking in-depth preparation for specialized educational and career goals.

The curriculum explores the many aspects of graphic design, including the physical, cognitive, social, and cultural human factors. It will also explore theories, principles, and practice in relation to typography, illustration, computer graphics, Web design, motion graphics, history of graphic design, and creative critical visual thinking skills that are applicable to professional practice and to meet entrance requirements to graduate school.

Academic qualification equivalents

•  All college or university transcripts with English translation.  High school transcript is required for lower-division applicants.  

English language requirements

• TOEFL – 61 iBT, or
• IELTS – 6.0 or with 5.5 Band score in each section.

California State University, Fresno Cost of Attendance

• The following are the undergraduate and graduate tuition costs at California State University, Fresno: