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Graphic Design Major

B.F.A. degree program 

Base Courses in Art (AR)
Hours
  Foundation Courses:  
1013 Surface Design Studio (3) - F 3
1023 Spatial Design Studio (3) - SP 3
1113 Foundation Studio I (3) - F 3
1123 Foundation Studio II (3) - SP 3
1213 Color Theory (3) - Offered at department's discretion 3
1411 Digital Photo Mechanics (1) - F, SP 1
1513 Conceptualization and Presentation (3) - SP 3
1722 Adobe Creative Suite: The Basics (2) - F, SP 2
419V Special Topics in Art (1-3) (3 hours of rotating special topics in foundations required) 1-3 each
     
  Required Graphic Design Courses:  
3713 Foundations in Graphic Design (3) - F, SP 3
3723 Typography (3) F, SP 3
3773 Designing from the Grid (3) - F, SP 3
3913 Advanced Typography (3) - SP 3
3733 Trademarks and Identity Systems (3) -F 3
4912 Capstone: Portfolio Development and Portfolio Review (2) - F, SP 2
4943 Graphic Design Firm (3) - SP 3
     
  Choice of 9 hours from Tier 2 Graphic Design Courses (see Graphic Design Program Director)
     

Art History Courses:  
2513 History of Graphic Design (3) - F 3
4813 Survey of History of Art I (3) - F 3
4823 Survey of History of Art II (3) - SP 3
4843 Art Since 1940 (3) - SP 3
419V Special Topics in Art (1-3) (6 hours of additional course from rotating special topics in art history) 1-3 each
     
  Choice of 9 hours of additional studio art courses

The B.F.A. in Graphic Design has a built-in minor of art history. No other minor is required.

Post-foundation portfolio reviews will take place after a student has completed core foundation classes. Reviews will be conducted by faculty. If a student does not demonstrate foundational skills and abilities that are needed to gain access to the upper level courses, students will not receive the necessary recommendation for advancement in the program.