Bachelor of Science or Arts in Graphic Design
Owings Mills, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 20,604 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Tuition and Fees for one semester
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Key Summary
Stevenson’s Graphic Design program blends hands-on experience with a strong academic foundation, preparing you for careers in marketing communications, digital imaging, interactive design, publishing, motion graphics, and more. You’ll work on real-world projects through The Mill Agency and gain valuable internship experience with partners like the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Stanley Black & Decker—all while building a professional portfolio.
Our program emphasizes creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication to ensure you're industry-ready. As a graduate, you'll be able to:
- Approach and solve design challenges with creativity and insight
- Analyze and create media with a critical lens
- Apply communication and design theory in real-world contexts
- Communicate design solutions effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Develop and revise work based on audience, cultural, ethical, and market considerations
- Produce a professional-quality design portfolio
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in all design practices
Career opportunities include:
Advertising Design | Brand Identity | Environmental/Exhibition Design | Special Effects | Web/Interactive Design
At Stevenson, you’ll find a creative, collaborative community and a campus culture that supports academic, professional, and personal growth. We’re especially committed to supporting international students with personalized guidance and a welcoming environment.
Private Scholarships
As an online college that accepts financial aid, this includes scholarships and grants that are offered by private sources — such as fraternal and religious organizations, labor unions, professional associations, social groups, and ethnic associations. Because they are private and therefore not administered by Stevenson, you will need to research and apply for them on your own. The best place to start your research is your local church or synagogue, or a local club such as the Lions or Kiwanis. In addition, various publications contain private resource information; they can be found in your local library or bookstore.
Report Your Private Funding
When applying for financial aid for your online degree, any outside funding you receive must be taken into account when your eligibility is determined for need-based financial aid, such as the Direct Student Loan program. If you have been offered funding from a source outside the University, you should notify the Financial Aid Office of the amount and of the donor.
Federal Loans
A part of your financial aid award may be a loan from the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. A loan must be repaid. Therefore, when deciding whether to borrow, you should examine your need for assistance and your future ability to repay. Generally, you will have from 10 to 25 years to repay your loan, depending on the repayment plan you choose. Your monthly payment amount will be based on how much you borrowed and how long you take to repay. Direct Loans have a fixed interest rate that differs depending on the loan type. The terms and conditions of all loans are explained in the Master Promissory Note which all borrowers must complete and sign.
Alternative/Private Education Loan
Alternative Student Loans, also commonly referred to as Private Education Loans, are consumer loans offered by banks, credit unions, and other private lenders to cover the cost of college not covered by financial aid for online degrees.
Before applying for an Alternative Student Loan, the student and parent of a dependent student should compare the terms of the loan with loan assistance available through the Federal Direct Student Loan and Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Programs. Most Alternative Student Loan Programs are not competitive with the Federal Loan Programs and are only intended to provide supplemental education financing after all federal options are exhausted.
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in graphic design. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements
- FYS 100 First Year Seminar
- ART 106 Introduction to Art History
- ART 110 Fundamentals of Design I
- ART 113 Fundamentals of Design II
- ART 116 Drawing I 3 credits
- ART 117 Drawing II 3 credits
- ART 205 Graphic Design History
- FMI 101 Cinema I: Storytelling
- PHOTO 141 Basic Digital Photography
- GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media
- GDES 208 Web Design I
- GDES 210 Graphic Design I
- GDES 211 Graphic Design II
- GDES 230 Typography I
- GDES 290 Internship Preparation
- GDES 308 Web Design II
- GDES 310 Graphic Design III
- GDES 330 Typography ll
- GDES 390 or SOD 390 Internship
- GDES 410 Portfolio & Professional Development
- GDES 445 Senior Capstone Research Studio
- GDES 450 Senior Capstone
Graduates of the Graphic Design program will:
- Solve design problems by thinking creatively and critically.
- Observe and produce media critically.
- Apply communication and design theory to design practice.
- Justify solutions using research, through written and verbal communication.
- Planned, execute, and revise design solutions considering complex and interdisciplinary elements, including audience, cultural, ethical, human, media, material, and market factors.
- Produce a design portfolio to professional standards.
- Exhibit behaviors consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the discipline both within and beyond the classroom.
Internship Placements
- Baltimore Magazine
- Children’s National
- Medical Center
- Kindly RSVP Designs
- Pandora Jewelry
- Synergy Events
Top Employers
- Agora Publishing
- Empire
- United Healthcare
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Wall Street Daily
Graduate Opportunities
- Academy of Art
- University, San Francisco, CA
- Art Center College of Design
- Maryland Institute College of Art
- Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
- School of Visual Arts, NYC
Career Pathways
- Advertising Design
- Corporate Identity/Brand Design
- Exhibition or Environmental Design
- Special Effects Artist
- Web/Interactive Design