Graphic artists help to shape the message of companies through media, color, illustration, photography, animation and various other techniques. Companies rely on the creative intuition and skills of designers to reach their target audience. This competitive field is expected to grow an estimated 13 percent, especially in the interactive media sector.

You can prepare for a career in this exciting profession by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, in Graphic Design. The 132-degree program provides aspiring graphic artists with the techniques, tools and intellectual skills needed to develop their talents.   Students gain a full understanding of the theory and applications of graphic design principles. They learn to use color, photography, text and composition to discover the most powerful ways of communicating a message in print and through electronic media. Students also gain an understanding of layout, design and production principles.

The program offers students internships with high-profile, Fortune 1000 corporations ranging from advertising companies to computer design firms. The Fine Arts department at St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has attained the prestigious National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) accreditation, held by selective art schools nationwide.

For more information on our program requirements and assistance with portfolios.

More Information:

Ross Barbera
Chairperson, Department of Fine Arts
(718) 990-6249
barberar@stjohns.edu