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The cross-media nature of the graphics industry requires tomorrow's graduates to understand the full spectrum of visual design and production as well as current business practices.
The graphic information technology program prepares students for careers as visual design technologists encompassing front-end web design and development, printing and digital publishing, commercial photography and videography, and game art and animation. This is an intensive program of study emphasizing theory and hands-on laboratory practice.
Students can choose to create their own concurrent degree combination to match their interests by working with their academic advisor during or after their first semester of study. Some concurrent combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum; students should speak with their academic advisor for more details.
This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with an integrated major map with the following:
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional Requirements:
Concurrent degree admission requirements:
Freshman applicants must meet all of the following standards:
Transfer applicants also must meet the following standard:
Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 from a transfer institution.
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
ASU students who would like to change their majors to the concurrent program with journalism and mass communication must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA in 12 or more credit hours of ASU courses that can be used to satisfy the Cronkite School's nonelective general studies requirements.
Students should refer to https://changemajor.apps.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU™ to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and help students save time and money in their college journey. Students may learn more about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.
With over 250 programs in more than 65 countries ranging from one week to one year, study abroad is possible for all ASU students wishing to gain global skills and knowledge in preparation for a 21st-century career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. https://mystudyabroad.asu.edu/
Graphic information technology prepares graduates for technical and management positions in visual design in such diverse areas as:
Career examples include but are not limited to those shown in the following list. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Career | *Growth | *Median Salary |
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8.4%
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$70,530
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5.4%
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$92,500
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17.0%
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$61,180
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|
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$42,350
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4.2%
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$48,700
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15.0%
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$67,990
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Graphic Information Technology
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polyadvising@asu.edu
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480-727-1874