Bachelor in Graphic Design & Visual Communication

Bachelor in Graphic Design & Visual Communication

Create graphics for advertisements, billboards, or magazines. Design logos for up-and-coming companies. Develop the layout and graphics for Web pages. As a graphic design & visual communication major at BVU, you will learn the skills to work for all types of businesses, large and small, in almost every industry imaginable.

Graphic design & visual communication students at BVU get more than classroom education. Through your studies, you will often have the chance to design projects for real clients on campus and in the community. You will further develop your professional skills through individualized attention, countless internship opportunities, extra-curricular activities, and diverse classroom projects. As part of your education, you’ll become proficient with the latest software programs and learn how to design for emerging technology and media. Because you will be actively designing and creating projects throughout your college career, you will also build a competitive portfolio of materials to show potential employers. The program’s emphasis on concept development and practical application will enhance your strategic thinking, problem-solving and design skills, and prepare you to work in a number of design-related fields.

Who We Are

Welcome to Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Our picturesque campus covers 60 acres and is located on the shores of a 3,200-acre natural lake. Storm Lake has a population of just over 10,000 with an assortment of retail, entertainment and dining offerings for when you feel like escaping campus for a little while. BVU offers an engaging and collaborative educational experience. Enjoy a small classroom setting where you will learn about the world, life and yourself from professors who care about you and are invested in your growth. BVU’s top-notch faculty will use real-world examples alongside proven lessons to prepare you for success after you walk through the Victory Arch on graduation day. Outside the classrooms, you will have a variety of options to explore your interests and passions. From athletics and performing arts to politics and service, you have access to a multitude of resources and organizations so you can be actively involved in your community – on campus and beyond. Our wireless campus makes it easy to stay connected to class work and friends, whether you’re sitting in the library or lounging by the lake.

Beyond Storm Lake

Maybe you already have some college credit and want to finish your college degree in a learning-focused environment like ours, but need to stay closer to home. We have a solution. BVU has 15 locations in communities around the state, with our Graduate & Professional Studies program.