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Bachelor of Graphic Design & Interactive Media

Designing the Future

Embark on a creative journey with NewSchool’s Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design and Interactive Media.

Here at the NewSchool, we are proud to have built a degree program focused on training the next generation o f graphic designers and visual design professionals. Our graphic design degree program is dedicated to the critical and creative exploration of visual communications and digital media design, where students immerse themselves in a myriad of channels by mastering the art of visual storytelling and the user experience (UX/UI design). Among the country’s most prestigious academic programs in art and design, we believe in training students to develop fluent visual language transferrable across the full breadth of the modern design industry.

Available concentrations: 3D Modeling for Game and Animation

This cutting-edge program not only offers a unique curriculum, but also embraces the future of graphic arts and interactive design in virtual environments and information spaces to prepare you for an exciting career in a changing landscape. For design students keen on joining the exciting world of 3D design professionals, the New School’s rigorous program on the specific design fundamentals of 3D modeling will equip you with key skills crucial to surviving in this rapidly evolving segment of the design industry.

Preparation for Career Paths in Graphic Design, Digital Design, and More

Graphic design jobs in the modern world demand graphic designers who understand not only the principles of design, but how to effectively and efficiently apply them to the real-world design process.

Our graphic design students emerge from the New School’s graphic design program equipped with deep knowledge on the principles of design, accompanied by professional portfolios that showcase a breadth of design skills. Thanks to our innovative design curriculum, we produce young graphic designers with the skills and maturity to handle a variety of professional settings, and marry academic knowledge of graphic design strategies to real-world experience opportunities.

As a NewSchool graphic design major, the world if your oyster, and the career opportunities available to you are near endless. Whether you’re interested in designing marketing campaigns, tackling the world of motion graphics, or pursuing the goal of becoming an art director or creative director at one of today’s major design firms, our graphic design courses will prepare you for a variety of careers in design.

RANKING HIGHLIGHT:
Named one of Tech Guide's top 25 Best Graphic Design Bachelor Degrees in 2024!

Program Highlights

FORMAT

Full-Time
On Campus

DURATION

4-years

CREDITS

180 Hours

JOB PLACEMENT*

100%

*Within 6 months of graduation (2024)

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design & Interactive Media prepares you for success in advertising agencies, a design studio, and/or any of the following positions:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Interactive Designer
  • UX Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Multimedia Artist & Animator
  • Commercial & Industrial Designer

Launch Your Creative Career

Student Work

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design & Interactive Media program will be prepared to:

PLO 1Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking in identifying, analyzing, and framing design opportunities and creative problem solving in order to distill one solution from the multiple possibilities generated.
PLO 2Human Centered Cultural Awareness: Thoroughly understand the client and end-user needs, as well as relevant cultural elements, to support development of a design solution.
PLO 3Communication: Effectively communicate design solutions both visually and through client-centric presentations.
PLO 4Technical Skills & Professional Knowledge: Demonstrate a solid understanding of text, graphics, interactive elements, and imagery as expressed in
a cohesive design solution, aligned with strategic, compositional and production requirements.
Demonstrate the ability to use and adapt current software tools in an evolving environment.
PLO 5Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism, a good understanding of a cross-disciplinary design approach, strong client communication skills, and the role of context within the production pipeline.
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