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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Graphic Design

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Applying to Illinois State

Students seeking to pursue any Art major besides Art History must submit a portfolio as part of their application.

Admission to Wonsook Kim School of Art is dependent on admission to Illinois State University. Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged. Start your application today!

Applying to BFA in Graphic Design

Transfer students seeking admission to the BFA in Graphic Design must successfully complete a specialized portfolio review conducted by our Graphic Design faculty.

Portfolio Requirements

For the specialized portfolio requirements for the BFA in Graphic Design applications, please email Art@IllinoisState.edu.

Submission Deadline

Applications are due on March 1, annually.

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Minimum GPA

2.00

Middle 50% GPA

3.40 — 3.84

Advising

Nancy Fewkes
(309) 438-5627
Center for Visual Arts 119

Deanna Deatrick
(309) 438-5605
Center for Visual Arts 119

Required Courses for Admission

None

Recommended Courses for Admission

To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.

  • Visual Thinking: 2-D Fundamentals (ART 103)
  • Visual Thinking: Drawing Fundamentals (ART 104)
  • Visual Thinking: 3-D Fundamentals (ART 109)
  • Survey of Art I & II (ART 155 & 156)
  • Graphic Design I (ART 226)
  • Photography I (ART 235)

Additional Information

Portfolio required for admission.

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  • Wonsook Kim School of Art
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  • Center for Visual Arts 119
  • Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

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