Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design
Unleash your creative potential while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance with a flexible and 100 percent online program designed for tech-savvy professionals like you.
Upon graduation, you will have created a career-ready resume, professional website, and a portfolio. Plus, finish your graphic design bachelor’s degree program faster with YSU’s generous transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) policies. An advisor will help maximize your possible transfer credits by examining transcripts from other institutions, certificates and portfolios.
Apply By: 12/16/24
Start Class: 1/6/25
Program Overview:
Explore the value of our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design online program
Cost Per Credit Hour: $460*
Transfer Credit Limit: 90 Hours
Credit Hours: 120
Description: Cultivate your design skills and creativity, and develop your technology expertise with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design online program from Youngstown State University. Learn essential digital design skills with this BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design online program, which covers everything from print design to advanced UX/UI interfaces. This program targets the foundation and the future of design with courses in two-dimensional design and artificial intelligence. Expert faculty will develop your creative ability and technological proficiencies through high-level theory and hands-on application.
Graduates this online Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design degree program are prepared for various roles, including:
- Graphic Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Web Designer
- Publication Designer
- Art Director
- Brand Identity Designer
- Creative Director
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Packaging Designer
In this bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design program, you will learn how to:
- Develop techniques for working with raster graphics and digital imagery using the industry standard Adobe Photoshop
- Study the world of traditional and digital painting, where students explore various styles and techniques of self-expression
- Develop illustration skills and develop illustrations for client-based work and characters for storytelling
- Examine user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles that shape viewers' experiences for screen-based design
- Understand how design influences human behavior and consumer culture through advertising and social media
Benefit from low, pay-by-the-course tuition
Expand your opportunities when you complete a high-value online Fine Arts degree in Graphic and Interactive Design program with affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
$460* Per Credit Hour
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design | $460 | $465 | $1,380 | $1,395 |
Important dates and deadlines to keep in mind
This Youngstown State University program features an accelerated online format optimized for flexibility and convenience. Review upcoming start dates and other important deadlines below.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
Next Application Deadline
12/16/24
Classes Start On This Date
1/6/25
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/6/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/23/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 2/16/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/22/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/9/25 |
Key steps for admission to our bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design online
To be admitted to a YSU online undergraduate program, you must meet specific requirements. Please read the admission guidelines for the BSCS online program to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts (from all institutions previously attended)
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- If you are 25 or older, visit the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design for program details.
Courses
Preview your online CS bachelor’s degree program
For the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design online, you must complete 120 credit hours. If you have credits from other institutions, certifications and/or relevant experience, you may qualify for earned credits. A YSU advisor will help you determine your total credits earned upon admission.
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*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. For students from outside Ohio, tuition and fees total $465 per credit hour.