Online Bachelor of Science in Graphic Information Technology

This Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (ACCGC)-accredited program harnesses the principles of graphic design to communicate information and ideas. Throughout your coursework, you’ll gain a diverse skill set in design, including building websites, designing brochures, taking professional photographs and producing videography. You’ll also learn how to manage teams of people. Additional competencies you’ll gain include, but are not limited to:

  • 2D and 3D motion graphics.
  • Commercial photography.
  • Front-end web design and development.
  • Print technology.
  • User experience design.
  • Video production.

Who's a good candidate for this program?

The ideal candidate has a curiosity about information technology and a passion for digital creativity. Candidates may be working in the fields of graphic design, web design and development, the print industry, photography, video production or motion graphics. Professionals working in related areas of information technology, software programming, engineering or education would also be good candidates.

In addition to this program, ASU Online offers graphic information technology programs with concentrations in:

Additionally, if you’ve earned an Associate of Applied Science, ask your enrollment coach about transferring into our Bachelor of Applied Science in graphic information technology.

Earn your master’s degree while completing this bachelor’s program

This bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an accelerated master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as one extra year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money, while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master’s degrees include:

Program Field of Study
Bachelor of Science
Program Focus
Graphic Information Technology - Concentration in Web Technologies
Program Name Abbreviation
Graphic Information Technology (BS)
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Program Description Intro

Are you interested in the technical aspects of design? Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in graphic information technology provides you with experience across multiple design and media disciplines. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a variety of roles, such as a web designer or developer, user experience designer, digital media specialist and advertising executive.

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Courses Summary

All GIT web courses are project-based, allowing you to apply course concepts to practical examples. Through your courses, you’ll learn the basics of each GIT subject area, utilizing the latest design technologies.

You’ll also have the opportunity to choose courses in two focus areas to explore deeper. These include front-end web design and development, digital design, print and publishing and motion graphics.

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Total Hours
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Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:

  • National Academy of Engineering members.
  • National Academy of Sciences member.
  • National Academy of Inventors members.
  • National Academy of Construction members.
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The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees. We’ve received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report.

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Will my diploma say 'online'?
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No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

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