Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design

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Add Credentials to Your Natural Talent with a Degree in Graphic Design Online

Every day, you are bombarded with images that attempt to change your point of view. The internet and every traditional media have adapted to a visual communication style that demands increasingly more interactive advertisements, websites, and videos to connect with customers and audiences around the world. Whether you are a professional seeking to branch out with new, in-demand skills, or you are entering the communications field for the first time, Liberty’s online Bachelor of Fine Arts – Graphic Design will equip you with the visual communication skills you need.

Liberty University’s 100% online bachelor’s in graphic design can teach you to strategically use visual elements to communicate messages and appeal to the emotions of your viewers. As a Christian university, Liberty’s mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill our mission by equipping the next generation of visual communication experts with these powerful tools, rooted in biblical ethics and values. Our goal is to help you use your artistic talents to positively influence your community while making an impact for Christ.

What Will You Learn in Our Graphic Design Classes Online?

  • The history of art and how the influences of the past affect today’s visual designs
  • Principles of visual communication that shape how people reach their audiences
  • Graphic design tools that will help you create effective digital art

Graphic designers must be up-to-date with cutting-edge tools to create the most effective visual communication. Our online program will equip you with the necessary tools and in-demand skills to become successful in a career in graphic design.

You may also be interested in exploring our associate degree in business administration or our bachelor’s degrees in information systems or information technology.

Potential Careers with a Degree in Graphic Design Online

  • Art director
  • Copy editing
  • Corporate team building
  • Editing publications
  • Web developers
  • Multimedia artist or animator

Benefits of Liberty’s Graphic Design Online Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online BFA from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Tuition for online graphic design classes has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • Students in the online graphic design bachelor’s program will have access to industry-standard Adobe products, like Creative Cloud.
  • The portfolio project in this degree will become the most valuable promotional tool you have to secure a job in the graphic design industry after graduation.

Military Benefits for the Graphic Design Online Degree

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:  

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page
120

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Oct 21, 2024

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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