Design & Applied Arts

Turning ideas into visual experiences people see and use.

Overview

Design & Applied Arts covers visual communication, graphic design, product design, and other applied creative fields that shape how we experience brands, products, and spaces.

Core subjects

Drawing and Visual Fundamentals
Principles of Design (color, composition, typography)
Graphic Design and Branding
Digital Design Tools (Adobe Suite or equivalents)
Layout Design for Print and Digital Media
User-centered Design & Basic UX Concepts
Packaging and Product Design (in some programs)
Design History and Contemporary Practices
Portfolio Development and Professional Practice

Specializations

Design and Applied Arts
Interior Design
Fashion Design
Product design
Graphic Design
Visual Communication and Media Arts

Career paths

Graphic Designer
Brand / Visual Identity Designer
Layout / Publication Designer
Junior Product or Industrial Designer
UI/UX Designer (with further specialization)
Social Media Content Designer
Art Director (after experience)
Exhibition / Environmental Graphic Designer

Study snapshot

Duration: Typically 3–4 years
Workload: Moderate to high – many design projects and critiques
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ — skill and portfolio-based, improvement over time
Practical components: Studio classes, client-style briefs, live or simulated projects
Internships: Recommended in design agencies, media companies, or in-house teams

Where to study Design & Applied Arts in Lebanon

American University of Beirut: Graphic Design – $142,058
American University of Culture and Education: Graphic Design – $26,500 – $42,400
American University of Culture and Education: Interior Design – $26,500 – $42,400
American University of Science and Technology: BA in Graphic Design – $23,100
American University of Science and Technology: BA in Graphic Design Track Fashion Design – $23,100
American University of Science and Technology: BA in Interior Design – $23,100
Antonine University: Graphic Design – $18,240
Beirut Arab University: Fashion Design – $19,346
Beirut Arab University: Graphic Design – $19,346
Beirut Arab University: Interior Design – $19,346
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Arts in Design and Applied Arts – $37,800
Islamic University of Lebanon: Graphic Design – $9,000 – $15,300
Islamic University of Lebanon: Interior Design – $9,000 – $15,300
Lebanese American University: Fashion Design – $126,592
Lebanese American University: Graphic Design – $108,790
Lebanese American University: Interior Design – $118,680
Lebanese International University: Graphic Design – $16,731
Lebanese International University: Interior Design – $16,731
Lebanese University: Graphic Design, Sketching and Visual Communication – $240 per year
Lebanese University: Interior Design – $240 per year
Middle East University: Graphic Design and Digital Media – $20,200 – $22,220
Modern University for Business and Science: Graphic Design – $21,115
Modern University for Business and Science: Interior Design – $23,370
Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design – $38,760
Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design – $38,760
Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design – $51,680
Rafik Hariri University: Graphic Design – $25,912
Université Saint-Joseph: Fashion Design and Pattern Drafting – $40,500
University of Balamand: Design de Mode – $25,115
University of Balamand: Design de Produits – $25,115
University of Balamand: Graphic Design – $32,091
University of Balamand: Graphisme et Publicité – $25,115