Northwest College of Art & Design

Founded in 1982 by Craig Freeman as Northwest Art Center, NCAD has been since its beginning a specialized school of art. Originally located on the waterfront of Liberty Bay, Northwest College of Art & Design began its journey with a small student body and a two-year certificate program. As the years went by the College grew in size and the demand for a degree program prompted the Founder to expand the curriculum. Today, NCAD continues its history of positive growth and change. In early 2017, the college purchased a building in downtown Tacoma, WA. Starting in September of 2017, Tacoma is the new home to NCAD. Over the years, NCAD has maintained its mission to educate and prepare individuals for creative careers. We invite you to be a part of our exciting and challenging future. The B.F.A. degree program in Visual Communication is 9 semesters (4.5 academic years) and is typically completed in 36 months. The program is considered a full time program. DOUBLE MAJOR COMBINATIONS IN THE B.F.A. DEGREE PROGRAM IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION Graphic Design & Illustration Graphic Design & Interactive Design Graphic Design & Motion Design Entertainment Art & Interactive Design Motion Design & Interactive Design NCAD’s accelerated and highly structured sequential B.F.A. program does not lend itself to flexibility in terms of alternative scheduling. Instead, students’ schedules are set each term so they have access every semester to the classes needed to graduate on time. Specialties Graphic Design, Illustration, Interactive Design, Photography, Entertainment Art, Motion Design