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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 a creative industry. Within the Visual Communication program, the double concentrations allow you to develop a pair of complementary specialties for greater career flexibility and opportunities.

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 provides broader career options

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80% of 2018 NCAD GRADUATES FOUND EMPLOYMENT IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY.

*Of 15 graduates in 2018, 12 gained employment in their field of study within 48 months.

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