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  san josé state university, school of art and design, offers a bachelors of fine arts degree in graphic design. the school is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the state and nation.  
 

the graphic design program combines problem-solving skills, planning and analysis with innovative form-giving as a means to successful visual communications. emphasis is placed on conceptual message development and fundamental theory rather than vocational training.

believing a liberal education is an intellectual necessity for future graphic designers the program relies heavily on the university's broad selection of classes in the education of it's design students.