Program Overview
The B.F.A. in Art, Graphic Design Track at Salisbury University blends a strong fine arts foundation with cutting-edge digital and interactive design, preparing students for creative careers in today's visual world.
Students develop skills across a wide range of design areas, including branding, web design, user experience (UX) design, package design, illustration, and digital media. The curriculum emphasizes both creative exploration and strategic thinking, helping students learn not just how to design—but how to design with purpose.
Students learn from experienced faculty, industry professionals, and guest speakers while gaining real-world experience through the SU Graphic Design Agency, a student-run, faculty-led design agency focused on professional practices, client work, and civic engagement. They also complete a required, semester-long professional internship with a design studio, agency, or marketing firm and showcase their work in a senior capstone portfolio exhibition. These experiences allow students to build strong professional portfolios, gain confidence, and make valuable industry connections while still in college.
Admission Requirements
- Overall GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Strong background in the arts, including coursework in art history, drawing, painting, 2D design principles, photography, and related areas
- Portfolio submission required (used for assessment of your work at Salisbury University, not for admission)
Career Outcome & Educational Advancement
- Graphic Designer
- Brand Designer or Visual Identity Designer
- Production Artist
- Publication or Editorial Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Illustrator
- Web and Digital Interface Designer
- User Interface Designer
- User Experience Designer
- Digital Media Designer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Marketing or Communications Designer
- Specialized Design Services
- Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
- Publishing Industries
- Motion Picture and Video Industries
- Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Educational Services
- Government
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
- Corporate marketing and communications departments across industries
- Freelance, contract, and self-employed design services
- M.A. or M.F.A. in Graphic Design
- M.F.A. in Visual Communication Design
- M.A. in Integrated Design (offered Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ through UB)
- M.A. or M.F.A. in Interaction Design
- M.S. or M.A. in User Experience Design
- M.A. or M.F.A. in Illustration
- M.A. or M.F.A. in Digital Media
- M.A. or M.F.A. in Animation or Motion Design
- M.A. in Advertising or Strategic Communication
- M.A. in Art Education
- M.A. in Arts Administration
- Master of Business Administration for creative-business or agency leadership
B.F.A. in Art, Graphic Design Track Featured Students
Program Information
Prospective Students
SU Art Program
How to Apply
Apply for transfer admission through Salisbury University. Students transferring with an eligible associate degree from a Maryland community college will satisfy Salisbury University's General Education requirements, though all major requirements for the B.F.A. in Art, Graphic Design Track must still be completed.