BFA Graphic Design at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The graphic design program educates students in design thinking, user-centered design methods, design theory, creative problem solving, and visual and verbal literacy. An emphasis is placed on visual components: how humans communicate, perceive, interpret, and understand visual information. The program fosters flexibility, which enables graduates to adapt to social, cultural, and technological change in graphic design.

Faculty: College of Design | Duration: 4 years / 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Design Justice, Ethics, & Sustainability Requirement, External Core Course Required by the Major, Advanced Graphic Design, Program Electives, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the Major. All degree-seeking students must complete the University’s Liberal Education requirements . At least 18 upper division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to pre-major status is decided by a competitive holistic review. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.50 during pre-major coursework. In addition, students must receive a minimum grade of C- or better in the required pre-major courses before going through portfolio review (not just a 2.50 GPA). Once students have achieved major status, they must maintain a GPA of 2.00. Minimum GPA 2.5 for college admission. Minimum GPA 2.5 for transfer students.

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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