About Graphic Design in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Prepare for a career in graphic design by learning how to communicate visually.
You’ll develop your talents and skills to achieve a high level of professional ability, while pursuing your own creative goals. The BFA in Art + Design: Graphic Design will prepare you for the many career opportunities available in contemporary design practice.
The BFA is a professional degree with concentrated areas of specialization, so you will take more art and design courses than you would in a BA program. At UMass Dartmouth, you also have the advantages of a university education where you can diversify your studies and expand your career opportunities by exploring fields such as business, sustainability, writing/communication, computer science, and many more.
Our faculty—who are also professionals in their fields—will teach you how to:
- research and analyze content as part of the design process
- work within the context of the message, audience, environment, and technology
- develop graphic translations such as symbols, books, posters, and interactive media
- create art with a purpose
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Highlights
Established |
1895 |
College Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Suburban |
Part Time Courses |
Yes |
Total number of Students |
8000+ |
Total faculty |
400+ |
Mode of Program |
On campus, Online |
Student to faculty ratio |
16:1 |
Financial aid |
Micro Scholarships through RaiseMe |
Tuition Fee Requirements (international) |
30,623 USD |
English Proficiency test |
Compulsory in major courses subject to waiver |
Admissions Helpdesk |
admissions@umassd.edu |
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Annual Cost to Attend
Fee |
Cost |
Massachusetts Resident Tuition |
$13,833 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Fees |
$525 |
Room and Board |
$14,647 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,572 |
Total One Year Cost |
$31,777 |
Fee |
Cost |
Out of State Resident Tuition |
$29,578 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Fees |
$525 |
Room and Board |
$14,647 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,572 |
Total One Year Cost |
$47,522 |