Graphic Design Major, B.F.A.

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Required Courses

University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education Requirements: 24-26 Credits

Natural and Computational Sciences (8)
Social Sciences (4)
Mathematics (4)
Fine Arts (2-4)*
Humanities (4)
Physical Activity (2)

Graphic Design Major: 83 Credits

Fine Arts - Basic Courses: 32 Credits

ART 101 - Structure I (4)
ART 102 - Structure II (4)
ART 221 - Drawing I (3)
ART 322 - Drawing II (3)
ART 323 - Drawing III (3)
ART 231 - Painting I (3)
ART 381 - History and Theory of Art, Architecture, and Design I (4)
ART 382 - History and Theory of Art, Architecture, and Design II (4)
ART 383 - History and Theory of Art, Architecture, and Design III (4)

Graphic Design and Concepts - Advanced Courses: 33 Credits

ART 250 - Graphic Production (3)
ART 251 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
ART 258 - Typography (3)
ART 351 - Web Design (3)
ART 352 - History and Application of Graphic Design (3)
ART 353 - Graphic Design: Advertising (3)
ART 354 - Graphic Design: Publication (3)
ART 458 - Interactive Computer Multimedia (3)
ART 459 - Senior Portfolio-Graphic Design (6)

Externship/Independent Study: 3 Credits

(complete 3 crds total)

ART 455 - Externship and Independent Study (2-3)
ART 494 - Internship Summer/Jan Term (1) **

Art Electives: 18 Credits

(in consultation with advisor)

Total Required Credits: 129-131

* Students can use art history (ART 381 , ART 382 , ART 383 ) to count towards the general education fine arts requirement as well as for their major. However, they will still need to complete either MUSC 200 or THEA 200 to satisfy the fine arts requirement.

** To complete the 3-credit externship/independent study requirement, students can take either ART 455 (for 3 credits) or a combination of the 2-crd ART 455 and the 1-crd ART 494 (available in Summer or Jan Term).