Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Program By Zayed University |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

681 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Degree

BFA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In Graphic Design, students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in design and practice while developing a variety of skills in print and media design. Through their course work, students explore typography, publication and packaging design, advertising, branding, and web design. They also learn about project briefs, research, and client interaction, and how to pitch, develop, and finally implement design proposals. Through community engagement and teamdirected and client-based projects, students are encouraged to understand the social and cultural dimension of any project in order to become innovative leaders in design.
Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Theory and History of Graphic Design:
Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of graphic design and utilize styles and theoretical analyses to generate visual solutions.
2. Professional Graphic Design Practice:
Test academic knowledge in real practice scenarios by delivering an idea to a range of audiences while following professional standards, time-management, and appropriate communication skills.
3. Critical Thinking:
Define, analyze a problem, empathize with an audience, as well as conceptualize and evaluate potential design solutions.
4. Visual Literacy:
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of visual language to effectively communicate and convey ideas and/or messages through innovative design solutions.
5. Information Technology:
Integrate multiple design technologies with knowledge and proficiency in the appropriate media.
6. Teamwork and Leadership:
Participate in team dynamics prior to pursuing a stated goal and understand the importance of collaboration while assuming responsibility for self and team outcomes.

Program overview

Degree

BFA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In Graphic Design, students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in design and practice while developing a variety of skills in print and media design. Through their course work, students explore typography, publication and packaging design, advertising, branding, and web design. They also learn about project briefs, research, and client interaction, and how to pitch, develop, and finally implement design proposals. Through community engagement and teamdirected and client-based projects, students are encouraged to understand the social and cultural dimension of any project in order to become innovative leaders in design.
Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Theory and History of Graphic Design:
Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of graphic design and utilize styles and theoretical analyses to generate visual solutions.
2. Professional Graphic Design Practice:
Test academic knowledge in real practice scenarios by delivering an idea to a range of audiences while following professional standards, time-management, and appropriate communication skills.
3. Critical Thinking:
Define, analyze a problem, empathize with an audience, as well as conceptualize and evaluate potential design solutions.
4. Visual Literacy:
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of visual language to effectively communicate and convey ideas and/or messages through innovative design solutions.
5. Information Technology:
Integrate multiple design technologies with knowledge and proficiency in the appropriate media.
6. Teamwork and Leadership:
Participate in team dynamics prior to pursuing a stated goal and understand the importance of collaboration while assuming responsibility for self and team outcomes.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

24+
55+
71+
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

681 USD
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International Students

681 USD
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More programs from the university

We offer over 20 undergraduate degrees at Zayed University across our seven University Colleges, including the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises, College of Business, College of Communication and Media Sciences, College of Education, College of Natural and Health Sciences, College Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Technological Innovation.


Entry requirements
If you’re an international student who would like to apply to study at Zayed University, you’ll need to provide two letters of recommendation and a personal statement outlining your desire to study at the university. Any education certificates earned outside UAE should also be attested by the U.A.E Ministry of Education.


Tuition fees

Tuition fees for international students at undergraduate level are AED2,500 (~US$680) per credit hour, which can be paid in three separate installments throughout the year. To help with the cost of tuition fees, there are undergraduate scholarships available for international students, including the Undergraduate Merit Scholarship


Application process

To apply to study an undergraduate degree at Zayed University, you should fill out the necessary application form, pay a non-refundable application fee of AED262.50 (~US$71), and make sure that you’re able to provide evidence of completing the Student Visa Request Form.

At Zayed University, we offer a number of postgraduate degree programs, including the EMBA, Master of Science (MSc), Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration, Master of Arts in Communication Concentration in Strategic Public Relations (MA).

Entry requirements

To apply to Zayed University as an international student, you must:  

  • Provide an official transcript of your degree which states when it was awarded
  • Have a letter from the Ministry of Higher Education recognizing your degree in the U.A.E. if it was earned at a foreign university
  • Have an IELTS (Academic) overall band score of not less than 6.0 (The College of Education requires minimum sub scores no less than 5.0), or an internet-based TOEFL total score of not less than 79 iBT.


You should also provide two letters of recommendation, as well as an up-to-date CV in English demonstrating your professional work experience and education milestones.

For those who applying to the College of Education, two 250-word essays are also required. Those who wish to apply to study the MA in Communications, or the MA in Diplomacy and International Studies will need to provide a writing sample in English.


Tuition fees


The cost of tuition fees range between AED128,000 (~US$34,853) and AED84,000 (~US$22,872) depending on postgraduate degree. For more information about the cost of the postgraduate program that you’re interested in, please visit our website.
There are also postgraduate scholarships for international students to help with the cost of tuition fees.

Application process


International students will need to complete, sign and submit the online Application for Graduate Program Admission, pay a non-refundable application fee of AED420 (~US$114), as well as provide a copy of your passport and a passport-size photo. If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to attend a personal interview, or a video conference interview with the Graduate Program Admissions Committee to assess whether the program is right for you, and whether you’re right for the program.

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