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Graphic Design (B.F.A.) (online)

100% online program - designed for you (begins spring 2025)

Our 100% online Graphic Design program was meticulously designed to empower you with the skills essential for a successful career in the dynamic field of graphic design. This learning model benefits recent high school graduates, working professionals, parents, or others with commitments beyond the classroom. Join our program and unleash your creativity on the world!


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Program overview

 

B.F.A. in Graphic + Interactive Design (online) Degree Requirements

Explore detailed information about our 100% online degree, including a program overview, the classes in which you'll enroll, and your projected coursework sequence, and more.
 

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Here's the scoop:

  • Trailblazing alumni: Our grads? They’re the magic behind Disney, Sherwin-Williams, Southwest Airlines, and more.
  •  Crafting impact: Dive into immersive seven-week semesters (we’ve got six start dates a year!) and create designs that leap off printed pages, dazzle phone screens, and dominate billboards.
  • Flexibility is key: Tailor your study hours to your unique schedule. Whether you’re a parent, a working professional, or a military personnel, our program is designed to accommodate your needs.
  • Anywhere, anytime: Break free from boundaries! Our 100% online program lets you earn your degree from your hometown, a different state, or even while stationed as a military professional.
  • Practical skills galore: Dive into industry-standard software, build a portfolio that screams “hire me,” and snag those remote work skills.
  • Independence & grit: Develop the mojo you need to thrive in your future career. Self-discipline is a must, and we help you shape that.
  • Diverse design courses: Immerse yourself in over 20 design-centered courses that keep you focused on skills for your future career. These modules are carefully crafted to expose you to the wide range of directions a design career can take.
 

Empowering your creative journey

Our collaborative community ensures you thrive in your courses, providing the support you need to succeed in your creative journey. As you dive into hands-on learning with industry-standard software, you’ll build a portfolio aligned with current graphic design trends and gain practical skills that are highly valued in the visual arts job market. Plus, our program equips you with essential remote work skills, preparing you to be a dynamic worker, wherever your journey takes you.

 

Meet our faculty 

Our faculty are not just teachers, they're mentors. They provide personalized video feedback, dissect your concepts, scrutinize your type usage, and analyze your images within the design software you use. This hands-on, individualized approach empowers you to make informed design choices and master your software, regardless of your current level of knowledge.

 

Our dedicated and professionally involved faculty are actively engaged in helping Graphic + Interactive Design students successfully transition into positions with regional and national and regional creative industries or graduate programs.

 

Michelle Nelson

Professor
Office: Bliss 4073

 mnelson@ysu.edu   
 330.941.1858

 

 

 

Amy Copeland

Assistant Professor
Office: Bliss 4089

Email adcopeland01@ysu.edu
  330.941.1866

 

 

 

Sebastian Giraldo

Assistant Professor
Office: Bliss 4085

 sgiraldo@ysu.edu   
 330.941.3301