Graphic Design Program

The graphic design program at Ouachita Baptist University prepares students for careers as a package designer, creative director, strategic branding director, visual designer, and more. The program focuses on applying artistic and computer techniques to interpret technical and commercial concepts. Program courses include: computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concept sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills, and commercial art business operations. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer graphic design program.

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Ouachita Baptist University (OBU)

709 S Old Missouri Rd, Springdale, AR

Ouachita Baptist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Arkadelphia, AR, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. OBU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately a thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among students admitted to OBU are within the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 950 to 1200 for the SAT exam. 64% of those who apply are admitted to OBU, of which 37% choose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Ouachita Baptist University Tigers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the OBU website to see a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ouachita Baptist University offers a bachelor's degree program in graphic design.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Art Directors

Description

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, art directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $53130

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).