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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (BFA)

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (BFA)

The Flagler College Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (BFA) program prepares you for a bold, creative career or graduate school.

The BFA is a professional degree that focuses on intensive work in graphic design, supported by working artists. We created the BFA program to help stamp you as a professional and empower you to enter a studio-based career.

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Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design gives you the power to choose your educational experience with extra electives. 

Get practical experience with an internship. Develop a professional-level portfolio. Conduct undergraduate research during a thesis project.  You'll come out powerfully prepared for professional practice and prepared to lead. 

Our faculty will also encourage you to submit studio projects to design competitions, like the AIGA Jacksonville Portfolio Review and the American Advertising Federation's ADDY Awards. You can connect with our creative community through the AIGA Flagler College Chapter (find them here in Saints Connect.) 

Every student at Flagler College also gets a broad-based education with Core, our groundbreaking general education program. At Flagler, we're dedicated to educating the whole person. We foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in our students.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a selective program. Find out how to apply, see a list of courses, and get your four-year plan below.

Major Coursework     Four-Year Plan

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Tuition at Flagler College is below the national average. You’ll receive an exceptional private education at an affordable cost. 

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Career Outcomes

Graphic designers develop the overall layout and design of magazines, newspapers, journals, corporate reports, and other publications. Many graphic designers also create material for Web pages and multimedia projects. 

Our graphic design program can prepare you for many careers or graduate school. Learn more about the career opportunities that open up for you when you graduate.

What Can I Do With a Major in Graphic Design?

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