Graphic Design and Digital Media, BA (Online)
Think visually, design your own success. CBU's graphic design and digital media online bachelor's program is a multidisciplinary program that prepares students to think critically, creatively and experimentally in pursuit of creating relevant, meaningful design solutions.
Program Intro
CBU's online Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree program develops the creative and technical skills needed to communicate ideas visually across today's digital landscape. Through a Christ-centered approach, students learn to think critically and creatively while applying design principles to real-world projects using industry tools and technologies. The program's flexibility allows students to advance in their current careers or transition into new creative roles, while building a competitive professional portfolio across areas such as typography, imaging, web design and photography, preparing them to create meaningful, effective design solutions in a visually driven world.
*Based on a full-time course load and prior completion of general education and elective requirements
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Resources
Explore helpful tools to plan your path in the online Graphic Design and Digital Media program at CBU, including course details and transfer credit guidance.
The Online Student Experience at CBU
What can I expect as an online student at CBU?
Your Schedule. Your Pace. Your Purpose.
Prefer the flexibility of online classes? With CBU, you can learn anytime, anywhere and on your own terms.
8 Week Sessions
Restart and complete your academic journey at your own pace with the full support of CBU staff and faculty.
100% Christian Faculty
Learn from professors, many of whom are experts in their field, who care for your edification as much as they care about your education.
Frequently Asked Questions
All online programs are designed to be transfer friendly. An admissions decision and degree review with a full breakdown of transfer work will be provided in 1-3 business days once a completed application and all official transcripts are received.
A maximum of 100 units can be transferred in, and more information on transferring to CBU Online can be found here: https://calbaptist.edu/admissions-aid/online/transfer
Career possibilities with an online degree in Graphic Design and Digital Media from CBU
Discover just a few of the professions CBU graduates have found themselves in thanks to their degree in Graphic Design and Digital Media.
- Graphic Designer
- Animator
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Art Director
- Director of Creative Services
- UX/UI Designer
- Creative Director
- Web Designer
The best thing about the Graphic Design and Digital Media program at CBU online was the program’s accessibility and professors. Taking the courses online provided the opportunity to attend school, work a part-time job and attend an internship all at the same time. The professors were incredibly insightful and generous with their time and knowledge. They were also accessible to a level that I certainly would not have experienced in a traditional in-person program.
Taylor Phillips
Program Details
Develop an extensive graphic design portfolio
The online BA in Graphic Design and Digital Media prepares students to be well rounded and well versed in the key principles of design, typography, imaging, web design, scripting and photography. The program is based around hands-on projects and portfolio building and covers a full gamut of key design and media topics.
Learn flexibly online, on your schedule
- Classes start every 8 weeks
- Accelerated, asynchronous courses offered 100% online
- Three semesters offered year round allows students the ability to graduate faster
- Transfer friendly — consolidate your undergraduate college credits and finish your degree
Consistent with the university student outcomes, upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree, graduates will be able to:
- Effectively present information orally and in writing.
- Examine the principles of professional typography.
- Apply the principles of professional design techniques and best-practices workflows.
- Use the principles of professional photography, imaging techniques, and best-practices workflows.
- Use the principles of professional web design techniques and best-practices workflows.
- Effectively present the initial concepts and final design implementation orally and in writing.
- Apply techniques to solve design problems from creation, through production, to final implementation.
- Work proficiently with the industry standard software.
- Integrate business concepts related to graphic design industry.
- Apply a Christian worldview to the moral and ethical questions inherent in the graphic design industry.
- Articulate the Christian graphic designer’s place in the Kingdom of God.
- Apply techniques of professional presentation and promotion in the graphic design industry.
- Apply techniques of professional graphic design to build a professional portfolio of work.
When you complete and submit your application to CBU, a friendly and knowledgeable admissions counselor will guide you through the admissions process and all the necessary steps to become a Lancer.
CBU accepts applications for online enrollment throughout the year, and most online degree programs can start at 6 semester entry points per calendar year.
| Online Semester | Classes Begin |
|---|---|
| Summer 2026 - Session 2 | July 6 |
| Fall 2026 - Session 1 | August 7 |
| Fall 2026 - Session 2 | November 2 |
| Spring 2027 - Session 1 | January 11 |
| Spring 2027 - Session 2 | March 8 |
| Summer 2027 - Session 1 | May 10 |
| Summer 2027 - Session 2 | July 5 |
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