Visual Communication: Multi-Age Track (Grades 1–12)

Emuna Ephrata – academic college of arts and educationBachelor of Design Education (B.Ed. Des)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or moreTeacher trainingPeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionWho: Discharged soldiers and those who have completed national service.per the Ministry of Defense page as checked on 4 Oct 2026

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Admission requirements

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Bagrut certificate

Bagrut certificate with an average of 85 + 4 units in English

Through a preparatory program

Admission of applicants with mechina certificates

Emuna College accepts applicants for a bachelor's degree who graduated from other pre-academic mechinot, provided they completed a designated track for a mechina certificate recognized by the Council for Higher Education, with an English level equivalent to at least 4 units of English, in accordance with the syllabus requirements issued by the Council for Higher Education for designated tracks in the humanities and social sciences.
The final average of grades from graduates of other mechinot will be calculated based on the following subjects: Mathematics at a level of at least 3 units. English at a level of at least 4 units (bonus points will be given according to Ministry of Education guidelines) Academic literacy, 1 unit; computers, 2 units (the computer course includes 1 unit in databases).

Special track

Exceptions to the admission requirements

The college will allow the admission of up to 10% of the students in each study program who do not meet the admission requirements for reasons such as: improving access to higher education in Israel. The unique needs of diverse communities in Israel and the multicultural nature of society. Special personal and academic circumstances that justify exceptional admission.

For adults and those who have studied before1

Graduates of practical engineering schools

Graduates of practical engineering schools are exempt from the bagrut certificate

These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.

For every track

Present a portfolio:
An aptitude test assessing general knowledge of Judaism and the ability to perceive and think about visual forms.
Personal interview.
If your average is below 85, you may be required to take the psychometric exam or a Council for Higher Education exam.

The Hebrew terms

bagrut certificateתעודת בגרותbagrutבגרותunitsיח"לapplicantמועמדmechinaמכינהbachelor's degreeתואר ראשוןCouncil for Higher Educationמל"גbonus pointsבונוסיםMinistry of Educationמשרד החינוךportfolioתיק עבודות

Source:The institution's siteemuna.emef.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

What you study

Visual communication (formerly graphic design) involves visual design and communicating messages through different media across a wide range of practices: print, the internet, branding and advertising, illustration, comics, typeface design, and more. The program provides knowledge for creating a visual language, along with tools for expressing messages and ideas through design. It combines theoretical courses with practical, applied knowledge. Courses in the degree include art and design history, color fundamentals, composition, design thinking, visualization, drawing, image creation, illustration, typography, packaging design, video photography, animation and computer software, UX/UI, design and illustration, print in the modern era, letter design, websites and digital branding, apps and digital products, game design, and more.

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

After the degree

The degree awarded

Bachelor of Design Education (B.Ed. Des)

What graduates work as

Graphic design and multimedia designmost commonCreating graphics, special effects, animations, and images for computer games, films, music videos, print media, and advertisements.

Which industries they work in

Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services49%
Other professional, scientific, and technical services13%
Advertising and market research8%

Above-average employment rate: 92% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Graduate salaries above average: ₪20,400 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

Admitted students and graduates

average across all institutions

Program length: 4 years
On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 95 points
Average psychometric score: 560 points

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Money

How the institution is funded

Institutions funded by the Ministry of Education

Periphery 44 grant

Periphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition

Who: Discharged soldiers and those who have completed national service.

per the Ministry of Defense page as checked on 4 Oct 2026

Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.ilchecked 4 Oct 2026
Source:Ministry of Defensehachvana.mod.gov.il /…/List-of-Educational-Institu…checked 4 Oct 2026
Source:Ministry of Defensehachvana.mod.gov.il /…/Perypheria44checked 4 Oct 2026