BAS Applied Science (Graphic Information Technology) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in graphic information technology, you prepare to become a visual design technologist. You gain skills in front-end web design and development, printing and digital publishing, commercial photography and video production, and motion graphics and visual effects. This is an intensive program of study that emphasizes theory and hands-on laboratory practice.

Faculty: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering | Department: Graphic Information Technology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses GIT 303 Digital Publishing GIT 314 Multimedia Design, Planning and Storyboards GIT 333 Printing Technology GIT 350 Cross-Media Design GIT 384 Commercial Photography GIT 402 New Media Internet Technologies What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Animator Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $102,030 Learn more Art Director Growth: 4.2% Median Salary: $114,850 Learn more Film Editor Growth: 3.7% Median Salary: $75,420 Learn more Graphic Designer Growth: -1.7% Median Salary: $62,960 Learn more Photographer Growth: -0.7% Median Salary: $44,660 Learn more Web Developer Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $92,650 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Entry requirements

Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree in a similar field, such as animation, desktop publishing, digital arts, digital photography, e-learning design, game technology, graphic design, video production technology or web design. Change of major requirements Students interested in changing to this BAS program must have completed a related AAS at a regionally accredited university in a similar program, such as graphic design, animation, visual communication, web design and development, commercial photography and video. A current ASU student must have a minimum cumulative ASU GPA of 2.00. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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