Interactive Book Apps Bfa Interaction Design

Design

The BFA in Design and Animation with a concentration in Graphic and Interactive Design is a professional degree program specifically created to prepare students for a career in graphic design and its many associated career directions. Our multi-faceted curriculum offers a unique approach to student development with comprehensive courses in print graphics, UI/UX design, Web design, and motion graphics. Our degree requirements also include unique opportunities for our students to further their educational experience with advanced-level options in animation, creative book arts, digital imaging, interactive design, photography, and explorative typography.

Curriculum Chart and Sequence Chart ↗

Some of the career paths you could pursue with this degree are:

Graphic Design (Print, UI/UX, Web, Motion)
Interactive Media Design
Interaction Design
UI/UX Design and Interactive Prototyping
Corporate Production/Management
Web Design
Communications/Marketing
Book/Editorial Design
Trade Show or Exhibition Design
Illustration
Product/PackagingDesign
Signage/Information Graphics
Architectural Graphics

Marketable Skills

At the completion of this degree, students will be able to:

Think creatively and apply visual solutions to design-related problems
Use software related to print, UI/UX design, Web design, motion graphics and animation
Develop projects from initial production through final outcome
Understand historical and contemporary issues related to design
Prepare source files for preparation in digital and offset printing
Create unique images using both digital and traditional illustration methods
Apply verbal and written communication skills necessary for professional success
Use basic to advanced photographic skills for graphic-design-specific applications
Prepare business-related artifacts needed for success in the field (including composing estimates, design strategy, managing budgets, writing contracts, negotiating client relationships, and time management)
Prepare a résumé and portfolio for both Web and print
Use their internship requirement as regional work experience in the field
Avail themselves of competitive opportunities for career recognition