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

Graphic Design and Concepts - Advanced Courses: 33 Credits

Externship/Independent Study: 3 Credits

(complete 3 crds total)

Art Electives: 18 Credits

(in consultation with advisor)

Total Required Credits: 129-131

* For students on the 2016-17 catalog, art history (ART 381 , ART 382 , ART 383 ) can count towards the general education fine arts requirement as well as for the art major. However, students will still need to complete either MUSC 200 or THEA 200 or SOA 250 , to satisfy the fine arts requirement. See the General Education Requirements table for more information.

** 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).