Bachelor of Graphic Design
- Romeoville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Graphic Design and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Graphic designer
- Creative agencies
- Marketing and digital advertising
- Software and publishing companies
Curriculum
- Studio sequence in two- and three-dimensional design
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Photography
- Web design
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Social media
- History of design and research and development
- Working in a Mac lab with industry-standard software and ending in production and installation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion certificate with transcripts or national exam results; English proficiency scores; Passport. Transfer applicants: college transcripts with credential evaluation if outside the US.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 52
- Duolingo 105
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- Completed application materials
- And portfolio or creative work samples.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit the required portfolio and supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $42,400 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus, Romeoville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications |
| Department | Art and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $42,400 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,077 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 52, Duolingo 105. A portfolio is required.
Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.