Study Graphic Design at James Madison University, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Harrisonburg , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Graphic Design

The Graphic Design program at JMU is rooted in fundamental design principles, research and applications, while addressing current and emerging technologies through digital practice.

Students learn design terminology, the theory of visual language, process and methodology, structure and craft, and industry-standard technologies and programs. Our specialized courses cover design for print, brand identity, illustration, interaction and web design, UI & UX, package design, and special topics courses addressing contemporary design issues and problems.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Graphic Design at James Madison University

Entry Requirements

In the Jordanian system: a minimum average of 70 on the 100 point grading scale. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. If your high school uses a different grading scale, please contact us.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may still be considered for admission. Please contact us to explain your situation.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 81

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Graphic Design

ºGraphic Design
ºWeb Design
ºIllustrator
ºVisual Design

Marketing and Communications Internships – Onsite at Rumi Forum
UI/UX Designer - Summer 2023 at Hagos Marketing
Graphic Design Intern at Markham Group
Marketing Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Community Engagement Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Graphic Design Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Fall 2023- Benefits Intern - 90361166 at Amtrak
Digital Marketing Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Non-Profit Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Social Media Marketing Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Digital Design Internship Experience 2.A: Software Product Design for User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) at PromoterMotor.com, 100% Remote Work, a Division of Bashpole Software, Inc.
Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Intern at State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Fall 2023 DNC Design Internship at Democratic National Committee
Student Intern - Children's Department at Spartanburg County Public Library
Student Intern – Information Services Department at Spartanburg County Public Library
Student Intern - Archives Department at Spartanburg County Public Library
Fall 2023 Creative + Graphic Design Internship – Washington, D.C. at kglobal
Intern, Graphic Design (Fall 2023) at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Fall 2023- Communications Intern- 90290134 - Washington at Amtrak

Virtual Design and Construction Fall 2023 Internship at Idaho National Laboratory
UI/UX Designer - Summer 2023 at Hagos Marketing
Graphic Design Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Digital Design Internship Experience 2.A: Software Product Design for User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) at PromoterMotor.com, 100% Remote Work, a Division of Bashpole Software, Inc.
Intern, Graphic Design (Fall 2023) at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Website Developer/IT Maintenance at WoMen of Connections Ministry
Fall Intern, Product Management -SiriusXM - Part-Time at SiriusXM
Fall Intern, Data Engineering - Part Time at SiriusXM
Fall 2023 Internship - Civic Engagement and Democratic Reform Movement at The Bridge Alliance
Tesla START Service Technician Intern Program - Texas State Technical College ( Waco, Rosenberg ) at Tesla
Fall 2023-IT Tech Ops Intern - 90360391 - Washington at Amtrak
Consulting Internship: Software Engineering (Summer 2024) at CapTech
Digital Design Internship Experience 1.A: Graphic Design for PromoterMotorâ€™s Website, Upcoming App, and Collaterals at PromoterMotor.com, 100% Remote Work, a Division of Bashpole Software, Inc.
Software Engineering Internship Experience 1.B: Business Application Development and Website Analytics with Google Apps Script, JavaScript, and Various APIs and Libraries at PromoterMotor.com, 100% Remote Work, a Division of Bashpole Software, Inc.
Marketing & Sales Intern at Liberty Language Services
Software Development Summer Internship at SimonComputing, Inc
Summer 2023 Web Intern at Virtual Inc
2023 Fall Communications Internship at Partnership for Public Service
2023-2024 WI AmeriCorps Children's Health Alliance at AmeriCorps

Digital Design Internship Experience 2.A: Software Product Design for User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) at PromoterMotor.com, 100% Remote Work, a Division of Bashpole Software, Inc.
Fall 2023 Creative + Graphic Design Internship – Washington, D.C. at kglobal
Intern, Graphic Design (Fall 2023) at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Graphic Design Intern at Brand Knew
Digital Marketing and Social Media Internship at Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research
Graphic Design Intern at Buddi
Graphic Design Intern at CL Corbin & Co.
Digital Art & Graphic Designer Internship with Harvard-based Cybersecurity Non-profit at humanID
Graphic Design Internship - Fall 2023 at SOFWERX at DefenseWERX
Creative Design Intern at ASM Global
Visual Design Internship (Fall 2023) at Tesla
Marketing & Social Media Internship - Fall 2023 at Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
Graphic Design Summer 2023 Internship at Relevnt
Graphic Design Intern at Mission Matters
Junior Graphic Designer/Artist (Entry Level) Intern at Clear Resolution Consulting
Business Development, Digital Marketing, and Sales Internship at EpiBuild
Online Graphics and Web Designer Internship {Top 5 Employer in PA} at WebFX
Software Development and Digital Marketing Internship at EpiBuild
Marketing & Public Relations (PR) Virtual/Remote Internship at Seaside Sustainability, Inc.

Graphic Design Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Digital Design Internship Experience 2.A: Software Product Design for User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) at PromoterMotor.com, 100% Remote Work, a Division of Bashpole Software, Inc.
CDC Performance Measures Data Management Fellowship in CDC's Division of Overdose Prevention at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Craftsmanship Internship (Spring 2024) at Tesla
Graphic Design Intern at Brand Knew
UX Design Intern at Buddi
Graphic Design Intern at Buddi
Graphic Design Intern at CL Corbin & Co.
Digital Art & Graphic Designer Internship with Harvard-based Cybersecurity Non-profit at humanID
Web Development Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Artist in Residence Intern at Project Chimps
Creative Design Intern at ASM Global
Visual Design Internship (Fall 2023) at Tesla
CDC Research Opportunity for Bioinformatics, WGS, and Bacterial Genomic Data Analytics at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Graphic Design Intern at Mission Matters
REMOTE INTERNSHIP - UI_ UX Graphic Designer at SkyIT
UI/UX Graphic Designer - Remote Internship at GBCS Group
Volunteer/Intern at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Office of Inspector General
Graphic Designer - Remote Internship at GBCS Group

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Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Graphic Design at James Madison University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Graphic Design at James Madison University

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