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Diploma of Graphic Design

Santa Monica College

  • Santa Monica, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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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: no
  • 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

  • High school completion or equivalent; transcripts of the last school attended (US school transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher); personal essay of 500 words on major
  • degree and transfer plans; sponsor bank statement; proof of English proficiency; age 18 or older (16-17 with guardian conditions). Source: https://www.smc.edu/admission-aid/apply/international-students/submit-documents.php

Accepted academic background

High school completion or equivalent (transcripts of last school attended; US school transcripts must show cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher); personal essay 500 words; sponsor bank statement; 18 or older (16-17 with conditions)

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 45
  • Duolingo 75
  • PTE Academic 39
  • Cambridge CAE/CPE grade C
  • IELTS Academic 5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,789 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSanta Monica College (campus within SMC not stated in the catalog)
Faculty or schoolArts Media and Entertainment
DepartmentGraphic Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteFoundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    5 Jan 2027

    52 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Foundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.