BFA in Graphic Design | Caldwell College New Jersey

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design degree program will prepare you to communicate visually, and help you build your foundation for a career as a graphic designer. In this program you will learn to integrate drawing color theory and typography while working in applications such as Adobe’s Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator. With a BFA in Graphic Design, you will be able to lay out and manipulate images and text using computers, which is a necessary skill for positions in advertising and commercial art.

  • School: Department of Art
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Designation: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
  • Start Date: Fall, Spring

Internships for credit at graphic design studios or in-house advertising and public relations departments are available through the Experiential Learning center.

Admission Requirements & Selection

Successful candidates are those who demonstrate the following:

  • Completed application for admission.
  • An official high school transcript or official results from G.E.D. exam. The average GPA for Caldwell’s incoming freshman class was around a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a B average.
  • Satisfactory performance on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with essay or American College Test (ACT) with essay. The mid-50 range for SAT scores at Caldwell is 900-1150 (Math and Critical Reading sections only). The equivalent in ACT terms would be 19-24. In evaluating your scores, we combine the totals of your highest Math and highest Critical Reading sections.
  • Letters of Recommendation: At least two written recommendations from a reputable source (faculty, coaches, guidance counselors, employer supervisor, etc.).
  • Essay or Graded Paper: You should submit, along with your completed application, a graded essay/term paper written in the last year or submit an essay written in 500 words or less that addresses one of the following concerns: a) Name your favorite piece of literature and explain why it is so meaningful, b) If you could solve one world problem, explain the problem and what creative solutions you would use to solve the problem. You should type, sign and date your essay.
Courses
  • Liberal Arts Core (54 credits)
  • Drawing I
  • 2D Design
  • 3D Design
  • Color Theory
  • Photography I
  • Computer Art I
  • Computer Design I
  • Life Drawing
  • Typography/Layout
  • Sculpture I
  • Painting I
  • Junior Comprehensive (1 credit)
  • Digital Imaging I
  • Advanced Portfolio
  • Senior Seminar (2 credits)
  • Senior Thesis (4 credits)
  • History of Design
  • World Art I
  • Modern Art
  • World Art II
  • six (6) additional studio courses – two must be 300 level or above

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