Graphic DesignBachelor of Fine Arts
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As a graphic design student, you'll learn the latest digital art techniques and design theories in the field of design. Your core requirements include courses such as digital imaging, publication and packaging design. Plus, you'll use advanced software, and gain a historical and technical understanding of graphic and multimedia design.
In this fine arts program, you'll create polished and professional designs worthy for your portfolio. You'll explore areas in the graphic design industry such as illustration, packaging design, advertising design, photography, web design, motion graphics, digital layout, photo manipulation and more. And you'll learn this from dedicated faculty who are accomplished professionals in advertising, product design, branding, illustration and related fields.
What you'll learn in the graphic design program
The graphic design program focuses on enhancing your knowledge of digital art techniques. Plus, you'll learn informational design through the historical and technical understanding of graphic and multimedia design. When it's time to graduate, you will have a customized portfolio to market your personal creativity and communicate your ideas visually. Here's a little more about what you'll learn.
- Create digital images and interactive designs
- Learn the latest digital art techniques and design theory
- Explore packaging design, motion graphics, web design and more
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Lynn is uniquely positioned to be a pioneer in digital arts due to its culture of innovation.Cesar Santalo, dean, College of Communication and Design
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Drawing from live models in this studio-based course, students seek to develop an understanding of gesture, movement, form, volume/mass and light. They study and practice developing necessary skills to draw the human head, body, hands and feet in proportion to the skeletal and muscular structure of the human body and to identify origin, insertion and function of the major muscles. The students utilize composition, line, tone and mass in realistic figure and character studies.
This course acquaints students with advanced professional illustration through drawing exercises and critiques. Thoughtfully designed term assignments are aimed at developing the students own visual vocabulary and approach. Students explore illustration techniques with various styles or media, with an emphasis on computer art. Vector-based illustration tools will be utilized to achieve final results.
All areas of typography are addressed emphasizing original thought, along with set techniques and media. The course explores the history of type, the technical and aesthetic use of display and text type as well as type’s relation to image as used in contemporary design.
Program plan
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Career opportunities
As a graphic design student, having a B.F.A. opens doors to multifaceted career opportunities. A graphic design degree can lead to rewarding careers in diverse industries—everything from banking to real estate. See where your degree can take you. Our alumni have landed jobs at impressive organizations, including Hilton Worldwide, Office Depot and Whole Foods.
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We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.
Cost and aid
Estimated annual cost of attendance
| Fee name | 2023–2024 | 2024–2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,200 | $42,730 |
| Housing and food | $13,750 | $14,330 |
| Materials | $500 | $250 |
| Student services | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Technology | $750 | $750 |
| Estimated total | $57,200 | $59,060 |
Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.
Cost of housing is dependent on residence hall assignment.
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- Apply by Jan. 15; submit supporting documents by Feb. 1; receive decision by Feb. 15.
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- Applications completed after March 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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- Apply by Dec. 1; decisions released on a rolling basis.
- Applications completed after Dec. 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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| Rolling admission | July 1+ |
| Regular decision | Dec. 1 |
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| Fall | Spring | |
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| Regular decision | July 1 | Dec. 1 |
| Rolling admission | July 1+ | Dec. 1+ |
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I chose Lynn because of the small class sizes and individualized learning. Outside of class, I really like to dance and to create art. I also like to meet new people and hangout with my friends. After Lynn, I hope to become an art director and if given a chance, pursue my masters degree.
Vidhi Patel '26
Mumbai, India,
Graphic Design
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