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Graphic and Digital Design (Online)

Design has the power to communicate ideas, tell meaningful stories and inspire action. OBU's fully online Bachelor of Arts in Graphic and Digital Design prepares you to become a creative professional who combines artistic talent with technical expertise and strategic thinking.

You’ll develop the skills to create compelling visual experiences across print, web and digital media while building a professional portfolio that showcases your creativity and prepares you for today's growing design industry. Throughout the program, you’ll learn from a Christian perspective that emphasizes ethical communication, purposeful creativity and using your gifts to serve others.

Whether you’re launching a new career, advancing your current one or finishing your bachelor's degree, OBU's flexible online program helps you achieve your goals without putting life on hold.

Benefits of OBU Art Program

Faculty Mentors

At OBU, you'll learn from faculty who are invested in your success both professionally and personally. Through individualized feedback, portfolio reviews and one-on-one mentorship, professors help you develop your creative voice while preparing you for the next step in your career.

As practicing Christian designers and educators, faculty encourage students to pursue excellence with integrity, viewing design as an opportunity to communicate truth, solve problems and serve others.

Incredible Education, Affordable Cost

At OBU, we believe finances shouldn’t stand in the way of your purpose. With generous scholarships and 100% of students receiving aid, your future is within reach.

To get an estimate of what your cost to attend OBU might be,please check out our Net Price Calculator. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how affordable an OBU education really is, especially considering the incredible academic quality, personal mentor relationships with faculty and staff, and strong Christian commitment you will experience at OBU. You won’t find an experience like this anywhere else!

Scholarships and Grants

$60,000

minimum university scholarship per student
over four years

100%

of on-campus undergraduate students receive financial aid

$24,000

average annual financial award
based on 2022-23 IPEDS data

Program Information

Hands-On Learning

Even in an online environment, you'll gain practical experience through projects that reflect the work of today's creative professionals. Throughout the program, you'll complete portfolio-driven assignments, collaborate with peers and tackle real-world design challenges.

Students have opportunities to:

  • Build a professional design portfolio
  • Complete client-style design projects
  • Participate in collaborative critiques
  • Complete internships (local or remote)
  • Gain freelance and project-based experience
  • Create work for nonprofits, churches and small businesses
  • Online Learning Experience

The Graphic and Digital Design program is built specifically for online learners. You’ll have access to industry-standard software and collaborative digital tools that prepare you for today’s creative workplace.

Learning resources include:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Virtual design labs
  • Online collaboration platforms
  • Cloud-based creative tools
  • Interactive project-based coursework

Job Opportunities and Outcomes

Graphic and Digital Design graduates are equipped for careers in a wide variety of creative industries.

Career paths include:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Digital Designer
  • Web Designer
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Branding Specialist
  • Marketing Designer
  • Creative Content Designer

Graduates work in advertising agencies, corporate marketing departments, nonprofits, media organizations and freelance businesses. The program also prepares students for graduate study in graphic design, digital media, UX/UI, marketing and communication.

Faith Integration

At OBU, creativity is viewed as an opportunity to reflect God's character and serve others.

Throughout the program, you'll explore how thoughtful design can communicate truth, promote ethical decision-making and create meaningful impact. Faculty encourage students to see their creative abilities as part of God's calling while integrating spiritual growth with professional development.

Program Distinctives

  • Fully online bachelor's degree designed for working adults and transfer students
  • Faith-integrated curriculum emphasizing purpose, ethics and calling
  • Portfolio-focused coursework that prepares graduates for immediate employment
  • Industry-standard software and digital design tools
  • Flexible, project-based learning built specifically for online students
  • Professional mentorship from experienced faculty

Program Options

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  • Graphic & Digital Design (Online)

World-Class Faculty

OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.

Benjamin Baxter

Benjamin Baxter

Chair, Division of Art and Design
Chair, Division of Communication Arts
Associate Professor of Animation and Media Production

Joshua S. Brunet

Joshua S. Brunet

Associate Professor of Art

Corey Fuller

Corey Fuller

Ruth Jay Odom Professor of Fine Arts
Professor of Graphic Design

Division of Art and Design