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Art + Design Degree Programs at NCAD

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA)
in Visual Communication or Graphic Design

Our BFA programs offer a well-rounded education that will prepare you for an entry-level career in the creative industries. The Visual Communication program features double concentration pairs giving you a competitive edge in your field of choice.

Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)

in Animation or UX

NCAD is Authorized by the ACCSC to Confer an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS), 63 semester credit (1170 clock hours), 2 academic years (4 semesters) 16 months.

BFA – 4.5 Academic Years AOS – 2 Academic Years
(9 Semesters) (4 Semesters)

Completed in 36 Months Completed in 16 Months

Double Concentrations Provide a Competitive Edge in Your Field of Choice

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92% OF GRADUATES FROM THE 2017 COHORT FOUND EMPLOYMENT IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY WITHIN TWO YEARS OF COMPLETING THE PROGRAM.

Program Lengths

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Credit Information

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Study Tips:

We encourage high school students to be prepared to handle the commitment that our programs require. In high school, most of students’ time is spent in the classroom under a teacher’s supervision. At NCAD, students spend most of their time outside of class, working independently. Spending two to three hours on homework for each class will be necessary to be successful.

High School vs. NCAD

Hours Spent Weekly	High School	NCAD
In the Classroom	35	18
Doing Homework	5	20-25
Total	40	38-45

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