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Work toward elevating your education with an online bachelor’s degree.
Grand Canyon University offers a suite of online Bachelor of Arts programs through its College of Arts and Media, tailored for individuals passionate about blending technology with creativity. Designed to help refine your critical thinking, technical skills and artistic expression, our online BA degrees in digital design, digital film and advertising and graphic design can help empower you to craft remarkable work.
With GCU's commitment to excellence in online education, you have the opportunity to benefit from small class sizes led by knowledgeable faculty, fostering engagement and collaboration in the virtual classroom. With classes starting regularly, seize the opportunity to pursue your passion and earn the degree you've always envisioned.
Estimated number of jobs to open for careers in arts and design from 2022 to 20321
The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design is ideal for individuals with a knack for technology and a passion for the creative arts. These programs offer the chance to refine your skills in motion analysis, typography, visual arts, creative thinking and problem-solving, providing a robust foundation for a career in the field of digital design.
You can specialize in our animation emphasis program to explore opportunities in fields like animation, graphic design or illustration. Alternatively, choose a web design emphasis to help develop skills suited for roles in web design within advertising agencies or media outlets.
Prepare for a career in the film industry with the skills taught in GCU's Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film programs. Our film production degrees can equip you with essential skills in filmmaking, narrative storytelling, videography and film editing, laying a strong foundation for roles such as director, cinematographer or videographer.
If you have a passion for crafting stories and developing characters, or cinematography and film language, our screenwriting emphasis and editing and visual effects emphasis may be a good fit for you. For those interested in the business side of filmmaking, including financing, budgeting and distribution, our production emphasis can provide the specialized knowledge needed to work behind the scenes.
For those aiming to strategize for advertising brands, the Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design offers an ideal pathway. This program is tailored for individuals looking to make contributions to marketing departments and advertising agencies through innovative advertising solutions. You'll work toward developing your skills in collaborative creative thinking and strategic problem-solving, working on diverse projects that can help build a compelling portfolio.
The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including digital photography, advertising copywriting and web design. This broad foundation can help prepare you for opportunities in industries such as marketing, public relations, radio and television, production and fundraising.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for careers in arts and design is $51,660, as of May 2023.2
Deciding to go back to school to earn your bachelor’s degree is both a financial and time commitment. Before you make the decision to further your education, you may be wondering if the program and the institution are right for you. There are plenty of reasons to choose GCU for your online education.
In addition to earning a degree with convenience and flexibility, you can also enjoy the following distinct benefits of being a GCU student:
Learn from knowledgeable and experienced faculty
GCU’s experienced leadership delivers online education to help you find your purpose. Courses are taught by faculty members and adjunct instructors who are committed to helping you pursue your professional goals.
Take one course at a time
Earning your online degree is more accessible than ever. By taking one course at a time, you can focus on mastering each subject before progressing to the next.
Earn an accredited education
GCU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Take advantage of resources
When you earn an online Bachelor of Arts from GCU, you can take advantage of online learning resources and tools, technical support, academic counselors and an online community of support.
Median annual wage for film and video editors as of May 20234
Median annual wage for web developers and digital designers as of May 20235
GCU's campus was the backdrop for every scene in the hilarious sci-fi film, “Identity Crisis,” shot in January 2022, offering students a unique opportunity to interact with the filmmakers visiting campus.3
