$34,400/Yr
A Graphic Design degree provides opportunities for students to develop the creative problem solving and visual criticism skills that are needed in today's design environment. Students completing the graphic design option will find jobs in computer-aided design, desktop publishing, promotional print publications, identity programs, packaging, and signage/information systems.
Possible Careers
- Independent Artists
- Advertising Designer
- Print Designer
- Computer-aided design
- Desktop-publishing
- Promotional print publications
- Identity programs, packaging
- Signage/information systems
Why Choose Graphic Design at Western Illinois University?
The curriculum consists of foundation courses in drawing and design; specialized courses in areas ranging from sculpture and painting to printmaking, jewelry, graphic design, and computer imaging; portfolio review; and a series of courses in the history of art, from ancient civilization through the modern age. Facilities on campus include buildings for two- and three-dimensional arts and a University Art Gallery featuring regional and national exhibitions throughout the school year.
A dedicated faculty, small class sizes, and a strong rich history of artistic excellence makes Western an ideal place to study Graphic Design.
- The design faculty stress the ability to solve communication problems, and the ability to describe and respond to the audiences and contexts with practical design solutions.
- The BA and BFA programs stress the ability to create and develop visual form in response to communication problems, including an understanding of principles of visual organization/ composition, information hierarchy, symbolic representation, typography, aesthetics, and the construction of meaningful messages.
- The Foundation Design courses help students develop an understanding of tools and technology, of drawing, offset printing, photography, and time-based and interactive media (film, video, computer multimedia).
- A low student-to-faculty ratio provides for many one-on-one learning experiences. Students are given opportunities to work directly with visiting artists, attend special workshops, and travel to major art centers.
- An outstanding mix of dedicated actively exhibiting faulty is central to the reasons why one should consider studying Art at Western.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $34400 (USD 34400) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Applicants should have completed an US high school equivalent
- Submit high school transcripts and diploma
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or equivalent
- Submitting SAT/ACT score is optional
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 73 in ibt;
- IELTS: minimum 6.0
- Duolingo: minimum 105
- PTE: minimum 49
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
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R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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