Art, Graphic Design Concentration, B.A.

Westfield State University

United States of America, Westfield

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Westfield State University

United States of America , Westfield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-Sep-2022 9-Dec-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 17,580 / year

Apply Date 9-Dec-2022

Next Intake 6-Sep-2022

Art, Graphic Design Concentration, B.A.

About

For Art majors interested in a career in Graphic Design or Commercial Art, the graphic design courses provide an emphasis in computer-generated graphics, as well as an opportunity to study various art forms. See some of our students' work

For Art Majors interested in a career in graphic design or preparation for graduate study in graphic design, the Graphic Design Concentration (21 additional credits) offers industry related training in this field. Though highly creative, we aim for students to be prepared for positions in the professional field. Graphic Design is a focus in visual communication, where we take the students comprehension of color, balance, and composition into a real-life industry related context. Students who choose to study a concentration in Graphic Design will be challenged with client and design research, design history and theory, layout, typography, printing, comping, and presentation. At Westfield, our students are enhanced by their studies in the Fine Arts, which they bring into their design related courses in the form of custom illustrations. Students should expect to have training in editorial design, collateral design, package design, 3D modeling and printing, print specification and pricing, visual design systems (branding), experimental methods, environmental design, digital resources, and user experience design.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Start your application. There are two ways to appy.
Common Application or WSU Application
Official High School Transcript(s)
First-Year applicants must submit an official high school transcript, beginning with grade 9 and including first-quarter senior year grades. Early Action applicants are NOT required to submit first-quarter senior year grades.

Applicants who attended more than one high school are required to submit official high school transcripts from all high schools attended.

Applicants who earn a high school equivalency diploma (GED) are required to submit an official GED scores report and an official copy of their high school transcript(s).
SAT and/or ACT Scores (optional)

Westfield State College Board code: 3523
Westfield State ACT code: 1912
Test-Optional Policy

The SAT/ACT requirement is waived for those applicants to the Learning Disabilities Program or for those applicants who wish to receive the SAT/ACT waiver through the general admission application process. These applicants must submit a full battery of diagnostic testing (including both cognitive and achievement testing) administered within the last 3 years in lieu of the SAT and/or ACT scores.
College Essay (optional)
Students are not required to submit an essay with their application to Westfield State but may submit one if they choose. There is no specific essay question that students must answer; students are welcome to submit an essay with a topic of their choosing.

Students applying to the Learning Disabilities Program and the Urban Education Program are encouraged to submit an essay.
Letters of Recommendation (optional except for special admission programs)
Students who wish to submit letters of recommendation are welcome to do so. Recommendations should come from educators (teachers, advisors, guidance counselors, etc.) and students should submit no more than 3 letters of recommendation.

Students applying to the Learning Disabilities Program are encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. Students applying to the Urban Education Program are required to submit 2 letters of recommendation with their application.

English Program Requirements

All applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This can be accomplished by submitting results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum required scores: 550 paper test; 213 computer test; 79 internet test), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (minimum required score: 6.5) or submitting proof of completion of Level 9 or completion of the program at the International Language Institute in Northampton, MA. Applicants from countries where English is one of the primary languages do not need to provide TOEFL results. If you have attended any English language training schools, please provide official transcripts