Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
Gain a Competitive Edge with Liberty’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
Does the idea of working as an illustrator or multimedia artist interest you? If you enjoy creating beautiful art pieces digitally, then a degree in graphic design may be for you. Liberty’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design will prepare you for a career in branding, illustration, packaging design, textile design, user interface, and more!
Being accepted into Liberty does not automatically guarantee entry into our BFA program. To ensure success in a graphic design program, you will first accumulate 18 credit hours of specific art courses, fine-tuning your skills under the guidance of our expert professors. With the pieces you complete in those courses, you will create a professional portfolio to submit for competitive entry into the program.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Because you’ll be earning your degree from a designated BFA program, you can be confident that you’re receiving a prestigious visual arts bachelor’s degree.
- You’ll be fully prepared for your career upon graduation with a curriculum that is full of practice-based coursework.
- Study abroad in cities like Paris and London to enhance your art history knowledge and expand your artistic style.
- Network with peers and professionals off-campus with internship opportunities or on-campus with one of our many student art clubs.
What Will You Learn?
Throughout your graphic design program, you’ll learn how to:
- Create and implement vector images for various media
- Create visual imagery digitally
- Design and produce a fully integrated campaign
- Develop mastery of industry software
- Produce digital and interactive publications
- Produce digital art for both electronic media and print
Career Options for BFA in Graphic Design Graduates
- Advertising director
- Animator
- Art director
- Design director
- Graphic arts technician
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Print designer
- Typeface designer
- Web designer
Internships and Resources Available to Graphic Design Students
- Our faculty are all professionals in the industry with collegiate degrees to match their field experience.
- Liberty’s studio arts students have won more graphic design awards as part of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Awards than all of the other schools in Virginia and North Carolina combined!
- We are constantly making sure we have the newest equipment for our graphic design students. This includes innovative software in character creation, 3D modeling, and virtual reality.
- You will get the chance to pursue an internship during your time as a student, which will further develop your professional portfolio. Our students have received internships with companies like ESPN and Disney.
- Visit and learn from the beautiful Liberty University Art Gallery, which has been used to display work from some of the most talented artists in the nation.
- Our alumni have gone on to work for organizations like the Motion Picture Association of America, Hallmark, Lord & Taylor, and Capital One.
- You can join student art clubs such as the American Institute of Graphic Design (AIGA), the Studio Creative Community, the Zeta Chi International Honorary Art Fraternity, and the Photography Club to further advance your graphic design skills and cultivate peer and professional networks.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
