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Ball State University
Founded in 1918, Ball State University is a research-intensive, residential institution in Muncie, Indiana, serving roughly 22,000 students. The School of Art offers state-of-the-art facilities supported by faculty and staff who are accomplished artists, designers, scholars, and creators with active national and international profiles. Enrolling more than 700 students, the NASAD-accredited programs in the School of Art include BA, BS, and BFA degrees in a wide range of areas, including Graphic Design, Graphic Design Studies, Graphic Communications Management, Animation (Animation Production, Game Art/Design, Illustration, VFX Animation), Studio Art (Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Metals + Jewelry, Video and New Media), Art History, and Art Education.
The BFA in Graphic Design delivers a rigorous interdisciplinary education that promotes cultural awareness and prepares students for real-world professional expectations. Students develop strong problem-solving abilities, technical proficiency, and digital competence across a variety of media. The program’s top-tier facilities feature industry-standard computers, software, and equipment, enabling students to excel in both traditional and emerging forms of design. Graphic Design at Ball State encompasses branding, publication design, UX/UI design, website design, motion graphics, typography, and packaging.
Collaboration and community engagement is central to the School of Art experience. Students work closely with faculty, alumni, and peers to build a solid foundation in design concepts, visual communication, and professional practice. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Studio 165+, an award-winning, student-run design studio, where they gain hands-on experience producing work for local, regional, national, and international clients. bsu.edu/art
Dr. Lara Kuykendall, Director of the School of Art, Associate Professor of Art History
email: lkuykendall@bsu.edu
Shantanu Suman, Associate Professor of Graphic Design
email: ssuman@bsu.edu
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