Graphic Information Technology Program at ASU

professional learning labs
about the college
photography studio and technical imaging lab
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering offer 24 bachelor’s degrees,
25 master’s degrees and 13 doctoral degrees on ASU’s Tempe and
Polytechnic campuses. In the Fulton Schools, we build engineers: more
than a discipline, engineering is a mind-set—a way of looking at the world.
At the Fulton Schools, our students are part of a community of problem
solvers, people who are
passionate about designing
and making innovative and
entrepreneurial solutions.
Enrollment has grown to nearly
17,000 students from all 50
states and 111 countries. The
Fulton Schools have attracted
a record number of incoming
freshmen in each of the last
five years.
Create quality images and hone
your skills by providing commercialquality photography and technical
imaging to on-campus clients
through the GIT Commercial
Photography Studio and Technical
Imaging Lab. The Studio and Lab
are project-based environments that
support learning and discovery. photo.asu.edu
device and usability lab
The Device and Usability Lab is
a collection of computers, mobile
phones, tablets and other devices
available for website testing and
usability research. By offering
an array of devices and usability
equipment for testing purposes,
the lab provides GIT students with
the tools they need to become true
experts in their field.
make media lab
Make videos and shoot basic product shots to support your projects and
entrepreneurial efforts in the Make Media Lab. Staffed by students, it’s a place to
learn and create basic visual pieces to help promote research and ideas.
get involved: GIT club
One of the largest student organizations on the ASU Polytechnic
campus, the GIT Club is the student organization for GIT majors.
The club organizes annual events for GIT students, including
meetings with guest speakers from industry, and awards travel
grants for students to attend professional conferences.
about the
school
The Polytechnic School, one
of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of
Engineering, is located at ASU’s
Polytechnic campus. Located in
Mesa, the state’s third-largest
city and part of the Greater
Phoenix metro area, the
Polytechnic School draws more
than 3,500 undergraduate and
graduate students from around
the world with a hands-on
learning environment, small class sizes, strong industry connections and a
600-acre campus that sits within a beautiful desert arboretum. A wide range
of housing options, scholarship programs and student activities appeal to
both graduating high school seniors and nontraditional students.
Graphic Information Technology Program
The Polytechnic School
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
7151 East Sonoran Arroyo Mall, Mesa, AZ 85212
480-727-1585 | [email protected]
innovation.asu.edu/GIT
graphic
information
technology
B.S., B.A.S., M.S. Tech
graphic information technology
Degrees in graphic information technology are offered by
ASU’s Graphic Information Technology Program, part of
the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Our programs prepare you for careers in a broad range
of design fields, including Web design and development,
print and digital publishing, and commercial photography
and video.
designed for success
more degree options
Tomorrow’s most successful designers will marry a polished design
aesthetic with a deep understanding of modern graphic technology, design
processes and client management. ASU’s Graphic Information Technology
(GIT) Program offers an intensive course of study, emphasizing both theory
and hands-on laboratory practice, to prepare graduates for a lifelong career
in a variety of graphic design fields. All classes are project-based.
The bachelor of applied science program is a flexible, 60-credithour degree designed specifically for transfer students who have earned
a relevant A.A.S. from a regionally accredited institution. A B.A.S. with a
concentration in Internet and Web development is also offered online via
ASU Online.
The flexible program structure begins by providing a foundation in graphic
technology and then allows students to branch out and focus on
specific areas of interest. Students can select from a number of different
focus areas—web design and development, commercial photography and
video, print and digital publishing, 2-D and 3-D animation, and more—or
customize a secondary focus area to meet their specific post-graduation
goals. Develop skills in:
• Web design and development.
• Commercial photography and video.
• 2-D and 3-D animation.
• Scripting for web and graphic animation.
• Multimedia technologies.
• Pre-media, digital publishing and print.
• Advertising and graphic design.
Students can also pursue the bachelor of science degree in Graphic
Information Technology online through ASU Online.
the intersection of
graphics and technology
Exceptional students can apply for the accelerated bachelor’s plus
master’s program and earn both degrees in as little as five years.
Our master’s program, M.S. Tech. with a concentration in graphic
information technology, provides students with the opportunity to
study within the various areas of graphics and cross media. This program is
available online via ASU Online or in-person at ASU’s Polytechnic campus.
career outlook
Graphic information technology prepares graduates for careers that
combine creativity and technology and prime them for management
positions in diverse graphic communication and information technology
industries, such as:
• Web design and development.
• Commercial photography and video.
• Graphic design, digital print and publishing.
• Technical and digital media production.
apply now
Review ASU’s admission requirements and apply at asu.edu/apply.
Dedicated advisors help guide your course of study, identify the
right courses and keep you on track for an on-time graduation.
The Polytechnic School Advising Office
480-727-1874 | [email protected]

Download Report