BS Graphic Information Technology

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.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

120

Study method

Online or campus immersion

STEM-OPT option

Available

Campus

ASU Polytechnic campus

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University is the largest and most comprehensive engineering program in the United States, with 31,752 students enrolled in Fall 2023 and 209 National Merit Scholars for 2022-23. Recognized for its excellence, the school ranks #2 for its online Master‚ in Electrical Engineering and #34 overall for undergraduate engineering programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2024).

Students at the Fulton Schools benefit from a globally diverse student body, bringing a wide range of perspectives and ideas to tackle the world‚ most significant challenges through engineering and technology.

ASU degree pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Model available: Undergraduate dual degree and pathway to ASU degree only.

Courses at home university

Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred

from ACI to ASU

Students must earn a “C-” or

higher for courses to transfer to ASU

Graduation requirements at partner institution

Courses at ASU

Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU

English Composition I & II

General Education and Graduation requirements must be

met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in transfer courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
*A specific plan of study will be agreed upon between institutions, but here are general requirements to be completed at each institution.

Featured courses

GIT 210: Creative Thinking and Design Visualization

Fundamental methods, concepts and techniques of creative thinking, ideation and problem solving, including communication and societal influences. Examines drawing and design visualization, from sketching to data graphics.

GIT 303: Digital Publishing

Web and print publication design and production using industry-standard composition software, proofing and output devices.

GIT 314: Multimedia Design, Planning and Storyboards

The creative process of generating ideas, conceptualizing projects, planning, designing, storyboarding and presenting interactive multimedia products.

Career opportunities and applicable roles

The visual design field is dynamic. Graduates from our program earn jobs in industries as diverse as advertising and aerospace technology. Our alumni work for organizations such as Shutterfly, Boeing, Digitaria, Leo Burnett, i4Software and Blue Media.

Animator

Art Director

Film Editor

Graphic Design

Graphic Artist

Photographer

2025-26 Important dates and deadlines

Program Start	Application Deadline	Classes Begin	Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2024	January 13, 2025	January 20, 2025
Fall start (August)	May 1, 2025	August 21, 2025	August 25, 2025
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2025	January 12, 2026	January 19, 2026