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University at Buffalo

Buffalo , New York ,United States

Studio Art BA - Graphic Design Concentration

Our digitally networked society demands increasing levels of visual literacy. Communication in the 21st century is an ecology of information, knowledge production, and visual rhetoric that shapes the way people understand our world. Our Graphic Design concentration is a professional art practice that engages innovative thinking and problem solving for visualizing our culture. Students learn the art of creating effective and dynamic visual messages across a variety of media from the printed page to digital devices and the built environment.

Focused on the intersection of form and concept, the Graphic Design concentration at UB provides students with a solid foundation in design theory and history while cultivating their skills in technique. Studio courses prepare students for a variety of options in the professional design field and include the study of typography and visual systems, print and publication design, data visualization and web design. A socially-engaged art and design lab offers opportunities for students to collaborate with community organizations.


The BA degree focuses on Graphic Design within a broad program of general studies that allows the student to pursue a minor or double major in another program.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The University at Buffalo is a New York State flagship university, and the largest and most comprehensive engineering and applied sciences school in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.  

We are looking for outstanding and diverse scholars who want to work at a dynamic and growth-oriented organization that is committed to educational excellence, research impact, and engagement in the communities we serve.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a history of successful, team-based interaction with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, especially underrepresented minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission requirements vary by program, but here we provide some general graduate admission requirements. Once you've read these general requirements, please contact your desired department for specific advice and details on submitting your application and documents.

To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:

  • A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
  • A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
  • Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.). Not all programs require test scores. See the official academic test scores section below for more information.
  • Letters of recommendation.
In addition to meeting the standard academic criteria for the program to which you are applying, international applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency. All international students must take one of the tests indicated below and meet the university minimum score requirement.
 
Test Type
University Minimum Score
(varies by program)
TOEFL (IBT) (including MyBest scores)
 
TOEFL Home Edition
79
TOEFL Essentials
  8.5
TOEFL ITP Plus
  550
IELTS and IELTS Indicator
6.5
PTE Academic
PTE Academic Online
55
Cambridge English
Proficiency (CPE) 185
Cambridge English
Advanced (CAE)
185
Duolingo English Test (DET)
120

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 99960 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
    Application Fee: 50 USD
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