The NYFA Graphic Design BFA curriculum is designed to educate, train and immerse prospective graphic designers in all aspects of the discipline and prepare graduates to move into the professional field of graphic design and related areas. As a convergent discipline, graphic design connects to many areas of visual art, design, communication and culture. Students will become articulate and fluent with visual language and gain the skills to create meaningful visual messages. The curriculum targets three knowledge areas: practice, theory and context. Students will move through a course matrix that builds skills cumulatively from introductory to advanced level in preparation for working in the profession. NYFA fosters a creative and encouraging setting in which to inspire and challenge students as they follow a rigorous curriculum and achieve multiple learning objectives. In this 20th-century global communication culture, graphic design is a growth industry and the graphic designer’s skill-set is constantly in flux. The NYFA BFA in Graphic Design curriculum is designed to withstand short-term cultural trends and provide students with essential core knowledge and state-of-the-art practical skills.

Undergraduate (BFA) applicants must submit the following materials for admission: Completed Undergraduate (BFA) Program Application Application Fee High School Transcript SAT or ACT Scores (for Domestic students only) Narrative Statement Letters of Recommendation Creative Portfolio Proof of English Proficiency *Please note: If you have applied to do your first year of study in New York City and the remaining years in Los Angeles or South Beach in the Degree Program you've applied for, only one application is necessary, and the application requirements will be the same as those above. You will receive two separate acceptance letters for both programs from NYFA - one for the Conservatory Program, and the second for the Degree Program. The following sections provide detailed information regarding each required application material.