Graphic and Digital Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic and Digital Design is a dynamic, hands-on future-focused professional education to help you launch a career as an artist or creative lead in British Columbia's creative economy.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January, September | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

As a BFA student in the major, minor, or extended minor in Graphic and Digital Design , you are immersed in experiential and applied learning that equips you with the skills needed to engage your creativity, visual savvy, critical thinking, and design skills in fields such as business, marketing, social enterprise, education, government, and more. While actively engaged in design practice and professional

Career pathways

As a graduate of the Graphic and Digital Design major, you are ready to work in the creative industry. Graphic designers may build their careers in design studios and agencies, in-house within a company or organization, or as entrepreneurs and freelance practitioners.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Enter the current two year Graphic and Digital Design diploma and choose the GDD major at the end of year one, or begin the BFA as a new or continuing student and declare the GDD major after completion of 30 credits. Ladder into year three with a two-year graphic design diploma or part of a design degree completed. View complete entrance requirements in the UFV Academic Calendar .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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