BDes Graphic Design at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Mission : Penn State Graphic Design prepares creative designers and visionary leaders who build engaging experiences and sustainable relationships among people, places, services, and communities. Vision : Designers of tomorrow anticipate an evolving context for professional practice through innovative problem-solving at different scales—from objects to systems—engaging with people-centered research and theory, ethical practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Faculty: College of Arts and Architecture | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Design Foundation I, Graphic Design Studio - Components, User Experience Design: Concepts and Principles, Visualizing Information, Typography, The History of Graphic Design.

Career pathways

Penn State Graphic Design develops a pathway for placement in the nation's top creative firms and companies. The undergraduate B.Design program prepares students for broad opportunities in today's global marketplace.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The admission process has two stages to provide opportunities for more students, including underrepresented groups, beyond GPA requirements. Stage 1: Apply online at https://admissions.psu.edu . The Admissions Office reviews applications to form a pool of qualified candidates. All students in this pool are invited to submit "Evidence of Creative Work (ECW)." Stage 2: Graphic Design Faculty reviews ECW submissions, focusing on creative thinking and personal reflection rather than prior art skills. Offers are extended on a rolling basis for entry in the fall semester.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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