Graphic + Interactive Design is a pathway within YSU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. This degree is a blend of online design coursework and in-person studio art courses, offering the best of both worlds: real flexibility and hands-on experience. From UX/UI and publication design to photography and printmaking, students gain a broad creative foundation that prepares them to approach design challenges with originality, confidence, and an artist’s eye.
Our Graphic + Interactive Design alumni are award-winning designers, creative directors, UX designers, business owners, and more—reinventing visual communication and interaction for organizations across the globe. In the ever-growing field of Graphic + Interactive Design, the possibilities are endless—YSU’s Department of Art will help you define your journey!
From brand systems and typography to UX design and motion graphics, students develop a versatile skill set that prepares them for careers across print, digital, and interactive media. What sets this degree path apart is the opportunity to explore studio art mediums alongside design, expanding your creative abilities and opening doors to a wide range of artistic and professional opportunities.
From brand systems and typography to UX design and motion graphics, students develop a versatile skill set that prepares them for careers across print, digital, and interactive media. What sets this degree path apart is the opportunity to explore studio art mediums alongside design, expanding your creative abilities and opening doors to a wide range of artistic and professional opportunities.
From brand systems and typography to UX design and motion graphics, students develop a versatile skill set that prepares them for careers across print, digital, and interactive media. What sets this degree path apart is the opportunity to explore studio art mediums alongside design, expanding your creative abilities and opening doors to a wide range of artistic and professional opportunities.
“The program created an environment where curiosity was encouraged, and initiative led to opportunity. Supported by professors who encouraged exploration across disciplines, I built the foundation that now guides my work in product design, packaging, and branding.”
Katrin Höller, B.F.A., 2025
An accelerated format and multiple start dates for maximum flexibility.
Launch your creative future with career-ready skills in two years.
Learn industry-standard design software, regardless of your major.
Enhance your non-art major at YSU and gain skills in professional visual communication and design.
Each year, thousands of dollars in scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in YSU’s Department of Art. Scholarships come from a variety of sources, vary in amount, and are available to both incoming and current students. Below, you will find further information regarding the opportunities that may be available to you.
