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Why Study Graphic Arts / Graphic Design at PBA?
Transform creative ideas into compelling visual communication through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Arts or Graphic Design. Students combine artistic creativity with technical design skills while developing a Christ-centered approach to visual storytelling. Through studio experiences, portfolio development, faculty mentorship, and interdisciplinary learning, graduates are prepared for careers across the creative industries.
- Christ-Centered Creativity: Create meaningful visual work that reflects excellence, innovation, and faith.
- Professional Portfolio: Develop a portfolio of class projects, client work, and creative designs that prepares you for employment or graduate study.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Strengthen your creative perspective through a required minor or second major.
- Showcase Your Work: Exhibit your creations in the Art Gallery while collaborating with fellow artists and designers.
What You'll Learn
Students in the Graphic Arts / Graphic Design program learn to:
- Apply principles of graphic design and visual communication
- Create digital and print designs using industry-standard software
- Develop branding, typography, publication, and web design projects
- Analyze design from artistic, historical, and cultural perspectives
- Integrate Christian values into creative practice and professional design
Program Details
The Graphic Arts / Graphic Design program combines artistic foundations with professional design training to prepare students for careers in creative industries. Through studio coursework, portfolio development, faculty mentorship, and collaborative projects, students develop technical expertise while discovering their unique creative voice.
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
Students can customize their academic experience through elective coursework, minors, and additional majors that align with their academic and career goals. Explore the opportunities available at PBA.
Students in the College of the Arts develop their creative skills in professional studio spaces while utilizing industry-standard design software and digital production tools. Students also showcase their work in campus exhibitions, collaborate across artistic disciplines, and build professional portfolios that prepare them for creative careers.
Learn from dedicated faculty members who bring a combination of professional design experience, artistic expertise, and a commitment to student success. Through mentorship, studio instruction, and personalized guidance, PBA professors help students develop the creative, technical, and professional skills needed for successful careers in graphic arts and design.
Students build professional portfolios through studio projects, client-based assignments, exhibitions, internships, and collaborative creative experiences. The program culminates in the Senior Art Show, where students showcase their creative work before graduation. Students also create mock-ups and real-world design pitches while exploring digital illustration, publication design, typography, photography, and other creative disciplines.
Entry Requirements
- Completed application
- Official high school transcripts
- Additional admissions materials as required
Visit the Office of Admissions website for current application, scholarship, and financial aid deadlines.
Career Outcomes
Graphic Arts and Graphic Design graduates are prepared for creative careers across advertising, branding, digital media, publishing, illustration, and visual communication. Through portfolio development and professional design experiences, graduates build the technical and artistic skills needed to succeed in today’s creative industries.
Careers in graphics and design have consistent demand and good salaries, with graphic designer median pay averaging almost $58,000 per year and digital designers earning more than $80,000 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Potential career paths include:
- Graphic Designer
- Art Director
- Animator
- Textile Designer
- Interior Designer
- Medical Illustrator
- Video Game Artist
- Digital Designer
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Student Stories
Graphic Arts and Graphic Design students develop creative confidence through studio projects, exhibitions, portfolio development, and faculty mentorship. These experiences prepare graduates to communicate ideas visually while creating meaningful work that serves others through creativity and design.
“PBA’s graphic design program encouraged me to design well in a secular art/design world, while nurturing my Christian worldview. My creativity was embraced and pushed to become more than I knew it could be.”
— Lucy Fritzinger ’23
Emily McCloud: Creating with Purpose
Watch Emily McCloud’s story below to learn how her experience at PBA helped her develop as both an artist and creative thinker. Through faculty mentorship, studio experiences, and a Christ-centered education, Emily strengthened her artistic voice while preparing for a career that combines creativity, excellence, and faith.
Financial Aid
PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your learning with major-specific scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
