Diploma in Graphic Design

AIU's Graphic Design diploma is a 64-credit pathway aimed at students who want a shorter, design-focused credential rather than the full Bachelor of Fine Arts track. The diploma splits credits between 18 hours of general education, covering English composition, speech, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and science, and 46 hours of major coursework built around studio and design fundamentals. Major coursework opens with foundational studio courses such as drawing, two-dimensional design, applied design, and Photoshop-based design work, building the technical and creative base students need before moving into more advanced design practice. The department lists printmaker and production designer for theatre, television, or film among the career paths open to diploma graduates, reflecting the practical, studio-driven nature of the credential.