Bachelor of Science in Creative Media Production with an Emphasis in Graphic Communication Online
Use the in-demand skills earned in this online program for a variety of roles where creativity and technology meet. Learn advanced graphic communication techniques, working knowledge of multimedia production and software programs in the widely used Adobe Creative Suite.
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Program Overview
Designed for you: the A-State online B.S. in Creative Media Production – Graphic Communication
Design your future by earning your online Bachelor of Science in Creative Media Production with an Emphasis in Graphic Communication from Arkansas State University. Learn how to utilize Adobe Creative Suite to design and produce graphic communications and effectively tell stories across a variety of media platforms. Throughout your college coursework, you will study graphic and digital production processes and understand how to use that knowledge to translate designs into published products.
With A-State's Graphic Communication program, you can bridge that gap between design and actual product by strengthening your creativity skills. We base our online curriculum on present-day best practices and teach you about essential elements of good design and how they all blend in both static and motion graphics. Along with advancing your technical application skills in Adobe Creative Suite, you will also learn experientially how to create and distribute your content across multiple media platforms.
Our 100% online format affords you the flexibility to earn your degree at your pace while still benefiting from all the advantages of in-class learning. You can control your schedule by taking one course at a time or multiple courses simultaneously to finish faster.
As a graduate, you will be prepared for positions in graphic communication, such as:
- Publications Layout and Designer
- Promotional Products Designer
- Commercial Printer
- Graphic Designer
- Communications Specialist
- Communications/Public Relations Manager
- Fundraising Manager
- Publications Layout and Designer
- Promotional Products Designer
- Commercial Printer
- Graphic Designer
- Communications Specialist
- Communications/Public Relations Manager
- Fundraising Manager
Gain these in-demand skills:
- Digital 3D content
- Game design
- Desktop publishing
- Print production
- Graphic design
- Digital 3D content
- Game design
- Desktop publishing
- Print production
- Graphic design
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Tuition
An education you can afford
Our B.S. in Creative Media Production – Graphic Communication online program offers the same affordable tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Choose the best time for you to start
Earn your B.S. in Creative Media Production – Graphic Communication on your schedule in a 100% online format featuring accelerated courses and multiple start dates per year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Start your A-State journey with these admission steps
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the B.S. in Creative Media Production – Graphic Communication online program should review and follow the requirements for admission below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
There are several paths to admittance at A-State:
- If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
- Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
- Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
- Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
- 3.0 cumulative high school grad point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
- 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
- Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
Application Submission Requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Spur your creativity with an array of intriguing courses
To earn your B.S. in Creative Media Production – Graphic Communication, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 8 credit hours of general education courses, 29 credit hours of major requirements, 21 credit hours of emphasis courses and 321 credit hours of elective courses. Students can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
Students must take all of the following courses.
Students must take all of the following courses.
You must take 33 hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Choose courses with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered as long as prerequisites are met.
You must take the following courses.
First-year course
You must take the following Making Connections course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3-hour course with a 3-hour elective course.
First-year course (3 hours)
UC 1013
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
Students must take MATH 1023 or any MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as prerequisite.
Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
MUS 2503
ENG 2003
ENG 2013
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
MDIA 1003 is required
POSC 2103
SOC 2213
PSY 2013
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete BIO 1003 with BIO 1001 lab.
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab.
Departmental Requirement (3 hours)
COMS 1203
Course Descriptions
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