Queens College’s BFA in Design program combines knowledgeable faculty with industry standard software and the creativity of a studio-based learning environment. With our three concentrations in Communication Design, Animation & Illustration or Interaction Design, students can specialize in techniques and approaches that prepare them for a multitude of design-based careers, including graphic designers, software and web developers, illustrators, animators, marketing and advertising specialists, or product designers. Whether you’re interested in pursuing more hand-drawn approaches that utilize traditional media, or you want to immerse yourself fully in digital media and software, our Design program has the flexibility and diversity for each student to hone their vision. Additionally, our program has a network of internships that allow students to get real-world experience as a designer while receiving college credit and building their resume.

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QC Design Blog

Degree Requirements (.pdf)

Design 4-Year Plan

Our mission is to provide students with the foundational principles and practices required to enter careers or graduate study in a variety of areas within the field of Design. Our program combines knowledgeable faculty with industry-standard tools and technology, and the creativity of a studio-based learning environment. Formal and conceptual skills are honed as a student matriculates, with the expectation that graduates are equipped to develop effective visual communications across a variety of platforms and for diverse contexts and audiences.