The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a concentration in Graphic Design is a professional 122-hour advanced undergraduate curriculum.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a concentration in Graphic Design is a professional 122-hour advanced undergraduate curriculum.
The 81-hour major includes 24 hours of art foundation courses, nine hours of 300/400 level art history courses, 18 hours of Graphic Design studio concentration courses, 27 hours of studio electives in at least two other studio areas, and ART 488 BFA Seminar (3).
All art majors are required to seek advisement each semester from your advisor and become familiar with the general and specific requirements for the degree which they are seeking.
Students majoring in Art are required to present a portfolio for faculty review by the end of their sophomore year.
In addition, all art majors are required to have completed and passed ART 134 Drawing I (3), ART 233 Design I (3), ART 234 Drawing II (3), ART 240 Design II (3), and the portfolio review before enrolling in 400-level studio classes.
Students must earn a “C” or better in each of the major and minor courses taken. All majors will participate in a senior exhibition of upper class studio work prior to graduation.
Named an “America’s Best College” in the south for more than 10 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, Jacksonville University is a premier private institution in northeast Florida.
Founded in 1934, JU offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, including degrees in Business, Marine Science, Engineering, Physics, and Nursing, as well as those in the more contemporary and specialized fields of Aviation, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Film, Animation, and Sport Business.
Jacksonville University is located in a beautiful riverfront setting in suburban Jacksonville, across the St. Johns River from downtown and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The 240-acre campus includes a half-mile of riverfront, oak-lined paths, and a mix of historic and new campus buildings.
Academics At JU
We are proud to offer more than 100 academic majors, minors, and programs to address the diverse interests, curiosities, and educational needs of today’s student and aspiring professional. From Accounting to Aviation; Choreography to Chemistry, students can align interests and aptitudes with virtually any long-term career aspiration.
Our core curriculum combines a strong liberal arts foundation with pre-professional programs, undergraduate research, leadership opportunities, and an emphasis on engaged learning.
Life At JU
The University's residential campus is home to a great variety of social, cultural, Greek, religious, performance and service organizations. The Kinne University Center and the new Davis Student Commons provide an array of facilities for students to enjoy campus life. Students live in residence halls and on-campus apartments.
Jacksonville University has 21 Division I athletic teams. Nearly 1 in 4 JU students compete in an intercollegiate varsity sport. The athletic facilities include a ballpark overlooking the river, new tennis and softball complexes, plus a football, soccer, and track & field complex.
You’ll not only master design skills, but also hone a personal voice that requires critical thinking, social awareness, and the ability to communicate across an array of platforms.Â
This program was created to prepare students for careers involving the Internet and graphic layout with a focus on marketing and design.
The B.A. major in Graphic Design prepares students for careers in graphic design.Students learn the skills, methodology and artistry to creatively solve visual problems on behalf of clients.
In this rapidly changing field of contemporary graphic design, our program offers professional skills combined with exposure to cultural issues relevant to the field.
Graphic designers dwell at the convergence of several different design disciplines and fine art. They are asked to consider both form and function. Communication and expression.
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