Graphic Design (BSD)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in Design in graphic design explores ways to solve problems and develop narratives through visual communication. In this program, you’ll learn design principles and master applying these skills to professional print and web design projects. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to work in graphic design, creative direction, visual communication and more.
Online graphic design degree courses
You’ll complete theory-based projects using drawing and other techniques to create handbound booklets, small-bound books and presentation boards. In advanced courses, you’ll apply this knowledge to computer-based projects in publication design, motion graphics, web design, animation and interface design. This program culminates with a capstone course, in which you’ll conduct research and design a campaign around a social issue of your choice.
GRA 101: Designing Life
GRA 111: Graphic Design History I (HU)
GRA 112: Graphic Design History II
GRA 121: Principles for Graphic Design I
GRA 122: Principles for Graphic Design II
GRA 220: Design Drawing I
GRA 221: Letterform
GRA 222: Visual Communication I
GRA 223: Typography
GRA 224: Visual Communication II
GRA 225: Communication/Interaction Design Theory
GRA 321: Technology for Design I
GRA 322: Technology for Design II
GRA 345: Design Rhetoric (L)
GRA 361: Visual Communication III
GRA 362: Visual Communication IV
GRA 421: Exhibit Design
GRA 422: Motion Graphics and Interaction Design
GRA 423: Advanced Interaction Design
GRA 424: Advanced Media
GRA 461: Visual Communication V
GRA 462: Visual Communication VI
The jobs you could get with a graphic design degree
This graphic design program prepares you to work in a range of creative roles where design drives communication. With a focus on design theory, your skills can be applied in traditional graphic design roles and other design-related industries such as technology or architecture. Possible careers include, but aren’t limited to:
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Growth: 1.6%
Salary: $99,800
Art Directors
Growth: 4.2%
Salary: $111,040
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth: 1.7%
Salary: $80,190
Desktop Publishers
Growth: -12.4%
Salary: $53,620
Graphic Designers
Growth: 2.1%
Salary: $61,300
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Growth: 3.2%
Salary: $79,450
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Growth: 1.7%
Salary: $64,320
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Growth: -14.6%
Salary: $47,300
Set and Exhibit Designers
Growth: 2.3%
Salary: $66,280