Abilene Christian University College of Arts and Sciences

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ADVERTISING

Focusing on the fusion of art and technology, a degree in graphic design and advertising opens the door to endless visual communication possibilities. You will become an expert at combining text and visuals as you turn your most creative ideas into designs for print or the web.

Our faculty is composed of award-winning artists and designers who are leaders in their various disciplines and media and who actively produce and exhibit their creative work. As artists and educators, they believe art has a unique power to change our world and make it a more beautiful, generous, rich, and open place.

Based in the Department of Art and Design, and in collaboration with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, this degree blends art and design training with preparation in advertising and mass communication principles. Successful graduates become competitive candidates for positions such as creative director, production designer, and much more.

Much of what art and design students do in the classroom is hands-on. Other real-world opportunities are found in student organizations and co-curricular including:

Morris + Mitchell (student-run ad agency)

99 West (student-run design agency)

American Institute of Graphic Arts

Study Abroad

This degree prepares you with knowledge, skills, and a professional portfolio that will help you become a designer in various industries, including advertising, publishing, media, and e-commerce. It opens doors to an exciting, creative career in such areas as:

Production Designer

Animator

Advertising Art Director

Multimedia Artist

Industrial Designer

Creative Director

Digital Marketing Manager

Printmaker

Illustrator