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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic and Digital Design major

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

10,584 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BFA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic and Digital Design is a dynamic, hands-on future-focused professional education to help you launch a career as an artist or creative lead in British Columbia's creative economy.


As a BFA student in the major, minor, or extended minor in Graphic and Digital Design, you are immersed in experiential and applied learning that equips you with the skills needed to engage your creativity, visual savvy, critical thinking, and design skills in fields such as business, marketing, social enterprise, education, government, and more. While actively engaged in design practice and professional communities, you get to make connections through special events, guest lecturers, field trips, study tours, workshops, and industry mentors. We create opportunities for meaningful work, cultural enrichment, and the greater good.

BFA with major in Graphic and Digital Design
The Graphic and Digital Design major is a purpose-built design degree focused on being flexible and responsive to an increasingly complex world. Begin your degree with core skills in communication design, brand identity, interactive design and dynamic media. Then move into years three and four with design as a frame of reference from which to choose your work experience (practicum or co-op) and electives to meet your goals and interests. Create impactful branded experiences with industry partners and community, and gain creative leadership abilities in digital project management, UX design, and design thinking. Your learning will position you as a designer who is a critical thinker, collaborator, and an agent of change.


As part of the program, you build a portfolio that reflects your passion, leadership and creative savvy gained through real-world projects, in-depth learning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.


Choose your path to become a creative professional working across the entire scope of graphic design, or specialize within a context or field of practice to create meaningful work. The emphasis is on relevance, adaptability, and resilience.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BFA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic and Digital Design is a dynamic, hands-on future-focused professional education to help you launch a career as an artist or creative lead in British Columbia's creative economy.


As a BFA student in the major, minor, or extended minor in Graphic and Digital Design, you are immersed in experiential and applied learning that equips you with the skills needed to engage your creativity, visual savvy, critical thinking, and design skills in fields such as business, marketing, social enterprise, education, government, and more. While actively engaged in design practice and professional communities, you get to make connections through special events, guest lecturers, field trips, study tours, workshops, and industry mentors. We create opportunities for meaningful work, cultural enrichment, and the greater good.

BFA with major in Graphic and Digital Design
The Graphic and Digital Design major is a purpose-built design degree focused on being flexible and responsive to an increasingly complex world. Begin your degree with core skills in communication design, brand identity, interactive design and dynamic media. Then move into years three and four with design as a frame of reference from which to choose your work experience (practicum or co-op) and electives to meet your goals and interests. Create impactful branded experiences with industry partners and community, and gain creative leadership abilities in digital project management, UX design, and design thinking. Your learning will position you as a designer who is a critical thinker, collaborator, and an agent of change.


As part of the program, you build a portfolio that reflects your passion, leadership and creative savvy gained through real-world projects, in-depth learning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.


Choose your path to become a creative professional working across the entire scope of graphic design, or specialize within a context or field of practice to create meaningful work. The emphasis is on relevance, adaptability, and resilience.

Admission requirements

6.5+
61+
88+
Enter the current two year Graphic and Digital Design diploma and choose the GDD major at the end of year one, or begin the BFA as a new or continuing student and declare the GDD major after completion of 30 credits. Ladder into year three with a two-year graphic design diploma or part of a design degree completed.
4 Years
Jan
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,960 CAD
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International Students

10,584 CAD
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University of the Fraser Valley offers 15 bachelor's degrees, including:

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Typical undergraduate entry requirements include a high school diploma, English language requirements and subject-specific requirements (if any). Find out more here . 


Tuition fees and scholarships 

International undergraduate tuition fees are CA$16,620 (about US$12,319), while living and study costs, including books, supplies and accommodation, approximately amount to CA$30,800 (US$22,829). Find out more here . 


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Application deadlines for undergraduate programs:

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Built on the scholarship and commitment of outstandingfaculty, UFV School of Graduate Studies provides excellent program options for professionals seeking togrow their careers or recent graduates wishing to deepen their knowledge beforeentering a field of endeavor.

  • CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
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  • SOCIAL WORK - Master of Social Work


Entry requirements at postgraduate level include a bachelor's degree in a related field, some work experience (if specified) and proficiency in English.


Average tuition fees for international students at postgraduate level range between CA$9,150 (approximately US$6,787) and CA$25,000 (US$18,546). 

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