Digital Graphics

The department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Design that prepares students for careers or graduate study in the rapidly evolving field of design. Students in the major learn visual communication using industry standard technology across interactive, time-based, digital and traditional media. Students have the option of pursuing a concentration in Communication Design, Interaction Design, or Animation and Illustration.

Transfer students who want to major in design must present a transcript, or a transcript and portfolio, to the Design faculty for evaluation. Except as specifically exempted by portfolio review, all transfer students must take ARTS 246, 345, and 395, along with four upper division electives (ARTS 247 or higher) at Queens College. Up to 15 design studio credits may be transferred into the major. In addition, students may receive as many additional blanket studio credits as permitted by the BFA degree, which requires that at least 60 credits be in liberal arts.

Students who wish to major in Design must meet with an advisor prior to declaring the major. Admission requirements include a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 or approval by portfolio review. Program standards for satisfactory progress require students to maintain a GPA of 2.75 or better within the major and receive no grade lower than C in any requirements for the major. Students must pass a portfolio review while enrolled in ARTS 241 Design I to advance in the program. Students accepted into the major are asked to meet with an advisor once each semester to ensure adherence to major requirements. A laptop computer with the Adobe Creative Cloud software is required for students majoring in Design. Apple computers are highly suggested.