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Associate of Graphic Design

Mission College

  • Santa Clara, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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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: 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

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Or over 18
  • Translated official transcripts
  • Personal letter
  • Affidavit of support
  • Bank letter and proof of English proficiency. Entry grade detail: No minimum GPA published.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, Or over 18 (nonresident admission at the board's discretion), Official transcripts translated into English, Personal letter, Bank/scholarship letter, Affidavit of support.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 61
  • Duolingo 90
  • PTE Academic 45
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced 175
  • Institutional test Cambridge 175+ (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and the term deadline. Apply online and pay the 100 USD non-refundable fee. Upload affidavit of support
  2. Bank or scholarship letter dated within 6 months
  3. Passport copy
  4. Transcripts
  5. Personal letter and English proficiency evidence. Transfer applicants should also provide a transfer form. The college reviews within 10 business days and emails your student ID
  6. Then the I-20. Pay the SEVIS fee and attend the F-1 visa interview.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,248, $8,952 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus, Santa Clara
Faculty or schoolSchool of Creative Arts and Communication
DepartmentGraphic Design and Multimedia
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Applications closed

    9 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    7 Jun 2027

    205 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.