Strong design works in any medium. Florida Southern's BA and BFA in Graphic Design build mastery across both print and digital through intensive studio practice, sending you into the field with a professional portfolio and real client work.
You are visually oriented, creative, and expressive. Learn to craft powerful messages with modern media.
Florida Southern College's comprehensive graphic design program blends rigorous studio practice with the foundational principles of a liberal arts education, preparing you to design for both traditional print and digital media across disciplines ranging from typography to UX design. Whether your aspirations lean toward print or multimedia, you will master the cutting-edge software every modern graphic designer needs to know, graduating as a versatile and skilled creative professional ready to thrive in today's dynamic industry.
FSC's graphic design program dives into both print design and digital design, producing well-rounded graphic artists. Combining intensive studio work with the traditional liberal arts curriculum, you will build the artistic foundation, technical skills, and professional-level portfolio needed to compete in the modern creative industry.
A portfolio submission is required for admission into the Graphic Design Program. Portfolios should include digital versions of 15 to 20 pieces of recent work. Talent-based scholarships are also available through the portfolio review process.
Learn More about Portfolio RequirementsAll freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy. Submit:
If transferring fewer than 24 credits, also include your official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores.
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Visual Arts and Design Scholarships
Talent-based awards based upon the submission of a portfolio. Various amounts available.
FSC's graphic design curriculum follows two tracks: print design and digital design. All students complete both, ensuring a well-rounded command of the full discipline.
BA in Graphic Design
The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic
Design certifies the completion of major study in the visual arts as an
integral part of a general liberal arts degree program. With more than 50
percent of coursework in areas outside art, including the humanities, social
sciences, and physical sciences, the BA is designed for students who want to
develop strong design skills within a broad intellectual foundation.
BFA in Graphic Design
The Bachelor of Fine Arts
provides comprehensive training in art and design, balancing theory and
practice across both print and web design tracks. Supported by a broad
education in art history and contemporary art alongside a liberal arts
foundation, the BFA develops technical competence, aesthetic judgment, and a
strong commitment to artistic quality. Throughout the program, students
demonstrate critical thinking, technical abilities, communication skills,
and learn to collaborate effectively with peers and professors.
The BFA culminates in a senior thesis exhibition and critique, giving graduates a finished body of work that demonstrates their growth and vision as designers. Graduates are prepared both to enter competitive graduate programs in art and design and to pursue professional careers in commercial design and advertising.
Both degrees ground students in art history and drawing before advancing into innovative software, technology, and studio practice. Small class sizes mean your professors work with you individually on every project, developing the strong working relationships and personalized feedback that accelerate growth.
Graphic Design Minor
FSC offers two 20-credit Graphic
Design minors for students majoring in other disciplines who want to develop
foundational design skills. Both minors share a common core: Design
Fundamentals, Drawing I, Intro to Digital Photography, and Typography and Layout,
before diverging into a specialization. The Print Emphasis minor culminates in Advanced Print Design, while the Web Emphasis minor focuses on Web Design. Both provide a practical, portfolio-building introduction
to the discipline without the full commitment of a major.
Core areas of study include:
Graphic Design students at FSC are part of a vibrant creative community with access to state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative studio spaces, and regular opportunities to showcase their work. FSC fosters a culture where art students across every major work collectively together, building the kind of cross-disciplinary creative community that reflects the real world of design.
Get involved with Kappa Pi, the international art honor society, or AIGA (the American Institute of Graphic Arts), the professional association for design, where you can connect with working designers, access resources, and build your professional network before graduation.
FSC graphic design graduates enter the workforce with a professional-level portfolio, mastery of industry-standard software, and real project experience across print and digital media. Within six months of graduating, 98.6% of FSC students are employed or in graduate school.
The most direct path from an FSC Graphic Design degree, working in-house at a company or at a design agency to create visual communications across print, digital, and multimedia channels. FSC's dual print and web curriculum ensures you are prepared for the full range of what employers expect from entry-level designers.
Organizations of every size depend on designers who can develop and maintain a cohesive visual identity. FSC students gain direct experience in this area through internships with local businesses, designing logos, branding materials, and marketing assets for real clients.
As digital experiences become the primary way organizations connect with their audiences, skilled web and digital designers are increasingly in demand. FSC's digital design track and software training prepare you for roles in UX, UI, and digital content creation across industries.
Art directors guide the visual direction of advertising campaigns, publications, and media productions. FSC's combination of design fundamentals, studio practice, and real-world project experience builds the creative judgment and leadership skills that art director roles require.
The BFA provides a strong foundation for graduate study in graphic design, fine arts, or related fields. FSC's professional-level portfolio preparation and faculty mentorship make graduates competitive candidates for MFA programs at leading art and design institutions.
"I love that all of the art students in every major work collectively together."
"Get involved. One of my favorite things about FSC is the amount of student organizations and how active the student body is. From attending one of the many on-campus events to becoming the officer of a student organization, getting involved in any way will open many doors for you as well as allow you to meet like-minded people."
“The art department is a tight-knit group that cares about each other like family. The design program goes above and beyond to prepare you for life post-grad, and the professors will always go out of their way to make sure you succeed.”
“The graphic design program challenged me creatively and supported my growth.”
FSC's graphic design program is built around learning by doing. Instead of lectures, you will embrace your creativity through challenging, real-world projects every day. Students gain valuable experience interning with local businesses in need of a new logo or branding, and have worked on everything from designing restaurant menus to creating flyers and advertisements for major corporations like Publix.
From studio projects with real clients to study abroad in the art capitals of Europe, every FSC graphic design experience builds the portfolio, skills, and professional perspective that set our graduates apart.
Instead of just learning about the world's greatest works of art and design, experience them firsthand. Through FSC's Junior Journey program, graphic design students have the opportunity to travel to Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin to explore Western art and design history where it actually happened. There is no substitute for seeing great work in person.
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