Appalachian State University
The atmosphere at Appalachian State University's Art Department offers students the opportunity to cultivate their own unique talents and style. Students have access to top-notch faculty members, facilities and resources that give them the tools and skills necessary to become successful artists and designers. The completion of a BFA in Graphic Design assumes a complete academic experience centered on acquiring skills, understanding core concepts, and developing cultural and aesthetic sensitivities. It is comprised of 66 semester hours in Art Studio and related areas and 12 semester hours in Art History/Criticism. The program is designed to let students combine required and elective courses so they can deepen individual strengths and interests. Every graphic design major goes through a portfolio review in order to be accepted into the BFA Graphic Design program.
The program pushes students to create thoroughly investigated, individualized methods of creative problem-solving. The curriculum emphasizes reaching a high level of proficiency in visual criticism and creative problem-solving through courses that stress both formal and technical skills and processes. Students graduate from Appalachian State University Art Department well-versed in their discipline and prepared for success in either the dynamic, competitive design industry or graduate programs.
Students work under the tutelage of faculty members who are professionally active graphic designers with extensive experience. Design studios and computer labs are fully-equipped and allow students to create environmental/architectural graphics; packaging; signage/information systems; computer-aided design systems and desktop-publishing; promotional print publications; and identity programs.
