Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

Trevecca’s Bachelor of Science in graphic design equips you with skills in Adobe Creative Cloud programs, interactive media, and coding techniques so you can channel your creativity into meaningful digital design and marketing solutions. Through a project-oriented curriculum that leads to a professional portfolio, you’ll be prepared to analyze and respond to graphic design and digital marketing needs in a variety of business settings.

Program Benefits

• Graduate with the skills you need to be competitive in the job market.
• Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, and who make an effort to know you personally.
• Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
• Take advantage of incredible internships and jobs available in the exciting Nashville market.

What to Expect

As a student in Trevecca’s Bachelor of Science in a graphic design program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to make your mark in our increasingly digital and visual world. Companies of all kinds, from large organizations to schools to non-profits, need graphic designers to help with branding, visual communication, and design strategies. Your degree prepares you to meet these needs and develop user experience solutions for websites and web applications.

This program equips you to capitalize on your creativity, taking classes that balance hands-on technical skills with communication and branding strategies for maximizing design impact. You’ll learn to use programs from Adobe’s Creative Cloud such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. You’ll also gain experience in sound design, animation, interactive media, coding techniques, and typography as part of your core courses. And you can tailor your education to match your interests and goals by choosing from one of the following specialization tracks:

• Web Design and Development
• Rich Media Design
• Social Media and Digital Marketing
• UX Design
• Game Design and Development
• Specialized Computing

Throughout the program, you’ll also compile your many projects into a professional portfolio that can provide potential employers with tangible evidence of your skill set and work.

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.

As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your graphic design degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you and your goals.

With accreditation and esteemed faculty, Trevecca has helped develop the minds of students from all over the world for more than 120 years. Located in the heart of Nashville, Trevecca's faculty and staff are focused on preparing students for lives of leadership and service. Founded in 1901, Trevecca is committed to holistic education, encouraging students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Trevecca offers classes at the main campus as well as two satellite campuses in Middle Tennessee and online classes worldwide. With students from 47 states and 39 countries, Trevecca offers 20 associate degrees, 81 undergraduate majors, 25 master’s programs, and three doctoral programs as well as specialist and certificate programs.

Academics

Earn a highly esteemed degree in a Christ-centered community that's committed to your success. At Trevecca, you’ll reach your education goals while also deepening your faith and worldview. Our body of multi-denominational, unapologetically Christian faculty and staff allows students to understand others' perspectives while also growing themselves.

• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• 19:1 student-teacher ratio
• 94% of faculty with the highest degrees in their field

Community

We believe that faith should be at the center of all things. That’s why, as a university, we come together multiple times a week to worship, learn, praise, and grow in the chapel. This time allows our students, staff, and faculty to come together in fellowship to deepen their relationship with Christ and each other.

• 9 campus ministries
• 47 chapel opportunities per semester
• Annual international mission trips

Mission

Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian community providing education for leadership and service.

Our Campus

Our main campus is home to more than 1,000 students and has plenty to offer. From coffee shops and eateries to rec facilities and Benson Auditorium, there are places to hang out, get active, grab a bite, or watch a show. There’s always something happening right in our backyard.

Our City

You’ll find Trevecca in the heart of Nashville, just a mile from the vibrant downtown district, and students are surrounded by rich history and opportunities to learn, grow and serve. Off-campus volunteer opportunities allow students to see the city from different perspectives and help shine God’s light in different areas. Exploring the exciting urban surroundings, from Music Row to waterfall hiking to Opry Mills, you’re sure to find places where you love to spend time.