Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design

The 58-unit Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design encompasses and integrates graphic design and digital media topics and offers additional study addressing advanced concepts and a changing technological landscape with new opportunities for education and profession. Students are prepared to collaborate with other design disciplines in technology, user experience, and creative problem solving.  

View the SF State bulletin on Visual Communication Design

Advising Contract

Current

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Science (BSVCD), Fall 2021 New Majors (PDF)

Archived

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor or Science (BSVCD), Fall 2020 New Majors (PDF)

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Science (BSVCD) Fall 2019 New Majors (PDF)

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Science (BSVCD) Fall 2018 New Majors (PDF)

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Science (BSVCD) Fall 2017 New Majors (PDF)

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Science (BSVCD) Fall 2016 New Majors (PDF)

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Science (BSVCD) Fall 2015 New Majors (PDF)

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Science (BSVCD): 2014 and prior (PDF)

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Science (BSVCD): 2011 and prior (PDF)

• Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Arts (BAVCD): 2009 and prior (PDF)

Laptop Requirement

Students are required to purchase a laptop with required software when they begin the major. Students accepted into the Design program will receive hardware and software recommendations for their particular course of study. Educational discounts on both hardware and software are available through the SF State Bookstore, and through various online vendors. If you qualify for federal financial aid and have not already been awarded the annual maximum in federal student loans, you may request an increase in the federal student loan to assist you with the purchase of the laptop.

Fall 2021 Laptop Requirement for BSVCD

Declaring a Design Major

Students who have completed (or are close to) 60 semester units are able to start Design Major coursework  in the fall of their Junior year.  Contact The School of Design with any questions.