Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Welcome to the Department of Graphic Design at the University of the Incarnate Word. A department of the School of Media and Design, Graphic Design elevates students’ design and technical skills readying them for a career in graphic design, interactive design, or various fields related to design and visual communication.
Designers create the way we see and experience much of the world. From packaging design to logos and visual identity to web and app interfaces, designers translate systems and concepts into visual representations. UIW’s selective Graphic Design program is rigorous and designed to inspire every student to produce exceptional, creative and technically excellent work. As a result, it produces award-winning students who become graduates with fulfilling careers.
The program has small class sizes, a 16:1 classroom ratio. State of the art computer labs with industry standard software mean that students will have a real experience working with the tools they will use in their future careers before they even graduate. A team of dedicated faculty, who are active in the local design community, serve as mentors as much as educators.
Work done by students in the Graphic Design program has been recognized in regional, state, national, and international competitions including: AIGA Flux, AIGA Texas Show, DSVC National Student Show and Conference, CMYK Magazine, Logo Lounge, and the American Advertising Awards. Students can also get involved in such student groups as AIGA University of the Incarnate Word. UIW offers a student chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the largest and oldest organization for design professionals.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
This professional preparatory degree gets students ready with the tools, scholarship and artistry they need to enter the workforce upon graduation. Student pursuing the selective BFA must develop a professional-quality portfolio and pass a portfolio review, before continuing to higher-level design courses.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 28
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 of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self realization, and the common good.
The University of the Incarnate Word offers a variety of employment opportunities in the areas of professional, service maintenance/skilled craft, clerical/administrative support, information technology, technical/paraprofessional, and administration
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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Conditional Admission
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) works with UNAM - San Antonio as an Intensive English Program provider. Students may apply for conditional admission without English proficiency scores. Here is the process:
- Submit completed international application packet to UIW International Admissions Office.
- Upon conditional admission, UIW International Admissions will contact student to complete the UNAM - San Antonio application.
- UNAM - San Antonio will issue the Form I-20 for intensive English courses only to conditionally admitted students.
- Conditionally admitted student will receive an acceptance packet from UIW with conditional admission offer, UNAM - San Antonio acceptance letter and the Form I-20.
Students applying for conditional admission are eligible for the August, January and July semesters. Any student that is interested in starting ESL courses in between these start dates must apply directly to UNAM - San Antonio
Benefits of Applying to UIW for Conditional Admission
Students that need conditional admission are encouraged to apply directly to UIW to complete the application process and get the Form I-20. With conditional admission to UIW, students are required to participate in UIW's International Orientation at the beginning of each semester, have access to UIW dormitories, events, and the support of the International Student & Scholar Services Office. Access to this provides conditionally admitted students with opportunities to meet university students, experience campus life, participate in international events and practice their English skills.
English Proficiency
- TOEFL iBT – 79 undergraduate; 83 graduate
- IELTS – 6.5 overall band score (undergraduate and graduate)
- TOEIC – 650 undergraduate; 700 graduate
- CAE (Cambridge Advanced) – C1
- PTE Academic (Pearson’s) – 53 undergraduate; 56 graduate
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing Score of 560 or higher – undergraduate only
- Completion of UNAM – San Antonio’s Academic Preparation Course with TOEFL equivalencies on exit exam
- Duolingo English Test - 105 undergraduate; 110 graduate
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
129760 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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