| Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at the 传媒与设计学院 readies students for creative careers in graphic design and visual communications. It is the only four-year university experience in San Antonio that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design.
为什么是平面设计?
在很多情况下, telling a story or communicating an idea visually is more important – 和更多的 effective – than doing so any other way. Graphic designers are challenged to convey an idea or evoke a feeling, or give shape to a concept that may be abstract or complicated to describe. Companies and organizations across industries employ graphic designers to visualize their brand, 提升自己的形象, make products or information visually appealing, and set a tone for an experience. As more organizations increasingly rely on digital and social media methods of communication, the need for digitally-savvy design is on the rise.
开始你的旅程
平面设计课程
The BFA in Graphic Design is a 120-hour degree program that emphasizes visual storytelling, artistry and technical mastery. The program’s primary focus is on design and design principles – the skills that truly allow students to gain and keep employment as the industry continues to evolve and change. Students work in 状态-of-the-art computer labs with industry-standard software, where they learn image- making.
Students learn and work with a team of dedicated faculty who are active in the local design community and have worked inter国家ly. 作为项目的一部分, students have an opportunity to get hands-on experience in an approved work environment where they can begin generating professional experience in their field of study.
投资组合
The Graphic Design program prepares students for a demanding and competitive profession. Dedication to this goal means that the program must be selective in order to offer the best quality opportunity that we can. All students must submit a portfolio for review in order to be admitted to the Graphic Design major. 投资组合s will be reviewed at the end of the first academic year (spring semester).
程序识别
Students in the Graphic Design program are often recognized for their exceptional talent. Their work has been recognized in regional, 状态, 国家, and inter国家 competitions including: AIGA Flux, AIGA德州展, DSVC National Student Show and Conference, CMYK杂志, 标志的休息室, and the American Advertising Awards.
The Graphic Design Program at the University of the Incarnate would like to congratulate the students that had work selected as finalists for the 2022 American Advertising Awards hosted by the American Advertising Federation – San Antonio (AAF-SA) chapter.
At a banquet held on February 26, 2022, 在麦克内艺术博物馆, the level of winners in each category were announced. 黄金, 银, 和铜奖, with those winning Student 黄金 and 银 Awards being advanced to District Competition. Student Judges Awards were also announced. The students took home 28 awards: 8 黄金, 6 银, 13 Bronze, and 1 Student Judges Award.
里贾纳·德·阿尔巴(BFA, 2024)
- 银奖学生ADDY Depop广告 (Magazine Advertising – Single (Full Page or Less))
- 铜质学生ADDY 奥利维亚书封面 (封面)
伊莎贝尔·莫拉莱斯(BFA, 2024)
- 铜质学生ADDY 手的语言 (Elements of Advertising, Illustration – Campaign)
罗斯林·奥利瓦斯(BFA, 2024)
- 铜质学生ADDY 爵士TX海报 (海报-单张)
- 铜质学生ADDY 掌握时间小册子 (书设计)
奎因·皮卡德(英国电影学院，2024)
- 铜质学生ADDY 午夜爵士乐 (海报-单张)
- 铜质学生ADDY 我们往下走 (Elements of Advertising, Illustration – Single)
Patricia Sarinana (BFA, 2024)
- 铜质学生ADDY 美丽在厨师的手中 (海报-活动)
Ruby Filoteo (BFA, 2023)
- 银奖学生ADDY 金色的地面 (Stationery Package – Single or Multiple Pieces)
- 银奖学生ADDY 校本 MyShuttle App (应用程式(手机或网页))
- 铜质学生ADDY La Focaccia Cucina italia (Stationery Package – Single or Multiple Pieces)
Nour Shamala (BFA, 2023)
- 金牌学生ADDY 残忍贪婪的 (Product or Service Sales Promotion, Packaging)
- 金牌学生ADDY 筒仓品牌书 (书设计)
- 银奖学生ADDY Una Vida - Identity and Collateral (Stationery Package – Single or Multiple Pieces)
菲奥娜·斯威舍(BFA, 2023)
- 银奖学生ADDY 方舟 (Stationery Package – Single or Multiple Pieces)
- 铜质学生ADDY 模型的宣传 (海报-单张)
特雷弗·蒂勒(BFA, 2023)
- 特别评委奖 自由酒吧商品 (Product or Service Sales Promotion, Point of Purchase)
- 金牌学生ADDY 自由酒吧商品 (Product or Service Sales Promotion, Point of Purchase)
- 铜质学生ADDY 过山车海岸标志 (Elements of Advertising, Logo Design)
Jacqueline Jimenez (BFA, 2022)
- 铜质学生ADDY 爪哇熔岩咖啡公司 (Product or Service Sales Promotion, Packaging)
希瑟·奥利瓦里(BFA, 2022)
- 银奖学生ADDY 健康的 (书-封面)
- 铜质学生ADDY Healixir (Product or Service Sales Promotion, Packaging)
Erika Deleon (BFA, 2021)
- 金牌学生ADDY 韦斯·安德森丛书 (封面)
- 金牌学生ADDY 韦斯·安德森丛书 (Cover/Editorial Spread or Feature -Series)
- 金牌学生ADDY 韦斯·安德森丛书 (书设计)
- 金牌学生ADDY 韦斯·安德森丛书 (Elements of Advertising, Illustration – Single)
- 金牌学生ADDY 生殖权利小册子 (Cover/Editorial Spread or Feature -Series)
乔斯林·弗洛雷斯(BFA, 2021)
- 铜质学生ADDY Don’t Sleep on Your Z’s Infographic (Social Media – Single Execution)
平面设计职业
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas is one of the five 状态s in the U.S. with the highest employment level of working graphic designers. 和, with companies and organizations emphasizing their digital and social media presence, professionals who know how to effectively tell stories and communicate efforts well and in visually appealing ways will be in significantly higher demand. 工作平面设计师, or those in 关闭ly related fields, also have several 国家 organizations and societies open to their membership. These often offer resources and information to help stay on top of their field, 从不断变化的趋势, 职位空缺, 新技能需求, 和更多的.
Students who graduate, leave the Graphic Design program prepared for a promising career. Here is a short list of recent alumni with careers that range from in-house studios, 设计公司, advertising and marketing firms in the local, regional and 国家 landscape. The type of work ranges from print, branding, websites, apps. They have traveled all the way to NYC and China. We are very proud of our alumni and we are building an amazing alumni network.
- Jackie Jimenez / Class of 2022—Tribu Design / San Antonio, TX
- Jocelyn Flores / Class of 2021—Guerilla Suit / Austin, TX
- Alejandra Lopez / Class of 2020—Thompson Apps / San Antonio, TX
- Charlie Perez / Class of 2020—St. Mary’s University / San Antonio, TX
- Melina Dina / Class of 2019—Atkins Group / San Antonio, TX
- Zaida Zayas / Class of 2019—Coach / New York, NY
- Preston Brown / Class of 2018—DeuxSouth / San Antonio, TX
- Allyson Arrogante / Class of 2018—Disney / California
- Sydney Solomon / Class of 2017—HEB Own Brands / San Antonio, TX
- Marian Davalos / Class of 2016—Tribu Design / San Antonio, TX
- Eduardo Juarez / Class of 2016—和erson Marketing / San Antonio, TX
- Maria Castro / Class of 2015 —UTSA / San Antonio, TX
The main student organization we have is our AIGA Student Group. This group is part of a 国家 organization for the design industry, and we collaborate with the AIGA San Antonio chapter. It’s a good opportunity for students to build a community within the school and network with the industry.
“With English being my second language, I couldn’t have chosen a better place to go. 不仅, did the professors help my transition, but were also very supportive and willing to give me the extra push that I needed.”
Sofia Guajardo / Class of 2018
“The 校本 Graphic Design experience was more than just learning the technical side of my career. The program also helped me build my mindset and my connections, which made transitioning to a job much easier than it could’ve been.”
Allyson Arrogante / Class of 2018
“当我进入这个项目时, I knew practically nothing and I was so worried about how I would perform, but the professors were amazing and let me know that that was just fine! 校本 taught me the rules of design so I could follow them and learn how to BREAK THEM. By the time I graduated, I was confident with my eye for design.”
Emily Ruiz / 2018届毕业生
“I enjoy my time at 校本 graphic design program. 在我还是学生的时候, I got the chance to learn different skills within the graphic design discipline, varying from traditional to digital design. 因为这是一个小程序, students have one-on-one attention from the faculty, which I believe is essential in order for students to progress. At the very end of the program, I got the necessary skills in order to begin my career as a designer.”
Alejandra Lopez / Class of 2020
“The 校本 Graphic Design program took what was my passion, and helped me turn it into a career. 课程全面, and truly great professors who led those courses, they challenged me in ways that promoted growth both as a designer and as a person. They also provided great extracurricular and social opportunities that led me to great connections, as well as long lasting friendships. With the tools and skills I gained in this program, I was able to propel my career and find my way into the creative industry.”
Victor Martinez / Class of 2021
“My time in the 校本 GD program has truly shaped me into the person I am today. For those who may not know, I actually began my college career as a Fine Arts major. While I still have a passion for things like painting, 通过这个项目, I was able to open my interests to something completely new that I grew to love - design. “
杰西卡·比尔/ 2021级
“Being in the 校本 GD program helped me find my path in the design world, 当然, 让我成为了一个更好的设计师. 不仅 are the professors outstanding in their teachings, but they are always available to help out. Yes, there are times when it gets tough, but it is so worth it! Having the opportunity to be a part of the AIGA board expanded my knowledge about making connections and trying new things. There are so many resources that the GD program offers. Definitely, take advantage of them!”
艾米·阿尔瓦雷斯/ 2022级
The Graphic Design program provides a solid curriculum with hands-on experience and works with 状态-of-the-art industry software. Our experienced faculty help nurture and develop critical thinkers. The program elevates students' strategic thinking, artistic design skills and readies them for a career in graphic design, interactive design or various fields related to visual communication.
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