设计部为视觉传播者在各种创意学科（包括动画，图形设计，插画，摄影和其他相关领域）的职业做好准备。学生学习解决复杂的视觉问题，并通过多种媒介和技术交流叙述。图形设计专业的学生涉及与设计相关的各种学科，包括品牌，产品设计，发布，交互设计，网页设计，移动应用开发，体验设计，服务设计，动态图形和数据可视化。设计师通常在传统的设计工作室，互动机构，广告代理商和公司设计职位中工作。他们还担任设计企业家，自由职业者或设计管理职位。
The Graphic Design program at BYU simulates a professional studio experience with students working to solve complex visual problems. As members of a small cohort group, students complete a variety of individual and collaborative projects under close faculty direction. The program has a history of producing award-winning student work and enjoys an established international reputation. Students in the Graphic Design program take courses on typography, motion, interactive design, branding, illustration, art, history, and more.<br><br>The Graphic Design BFA program is a limited enrollment program requiring department admissions approval. Interested students should declare their pre-major intent, complete DESGD 145 and submit an online portfolio of their work. Pre-major application deadlines are at the end of Fall semester, Winter semester, and Spring term.<br>Only students granted pre-BFA status are to complete the foundational courses and then may apply for the BFA professional program through a portfolio review in June.