Discover Design at TCU

In TCU’s graphic design program you will be challenged to think outside of the box. Our faculty composed of design professionals will mentor you as you grow as a designer.

Overview

BFA in Graphic Design

The BFA is a professional degree that prepares graduates to enter the workforce as designers and/or art directors upon graduation.

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BS in Design Studies

The BS in design studies offers a flexible, broad-based alternative to the BFA degree that combines instruction in visual communication with a complementary major or minor.

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100% BFA Job Placement

Our graduates work in design studios; advertising agencies; corporate design departments; magazine, newspaper and book publishing all over the United States and the world. See where our students land after graduation.

Career Preparation

Graphic Design News

Cheez-It Bowl logo, designed by Ken Gragson '16
Behind the Logo: TCU alumnus designs Cheez-It Bowl logo

18 December 2018

Kenneth Gragson ’16, the designer behind the Cheez-It Bowl logo, credits TCU’s unique graphic design program for preparing him for the big game C...
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TCU banned book winners fall 2018
Graphic Design Students Win 7th Annual Banned Books Jacket Design Competition

24 September 2018

Banned Books Week brings together the entire literary community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all typ...
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Maggie Simmons Graphic Design Alumni Spotlight
Graphic Design Alumni Spotlight: Maggie Simmons

23 August 2018

Maggie Simmons Alumni Spotlight We are proud to share how our alumni are succeeding in the creative community. The Alumni Spotlight features Maggie Si...
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Chinese Muslim Calligraphy Workshop Held on Campus

16 April 2018

On Friday April 6, Master Chinese Calligrapher Haji noor Deen presented a workshop for a group of students, faculty and staff. Master Deen is a world...
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Graphic Design Students Win Competition Honoring African-American Alumna and Professor Allene Jones

19 March 2018

On Wednesday, February 28, members of the TCU community gathered in Smith Hall to celebrate the work of 10 students who competed in a design competiti...
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Areas of Study

The Department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and a Bachelor of Science in design studies. Students are challenged in an academic and artistically rigorous environment and mentored by faculty composed of design professionals.

Areas of Study

Scholarships and Aid

In addition to the wide variety of university-wide scholarships and aid, the Department of Graphic Design awards several scholarships on the basis of creative performance, including the Nordan Young Graphic Designer Award and merit scholarships.

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