Graphic Design Major (BA Traditional)
This program is designed to prepare students for creative professions like graphic design and other communications-related fields that rely on visual imagery. Students will gain an understanding of design theories and practices related to production in all areas of graphic design for traditional and emerging digital media. Upon completion of the program, students will have advanced craft, theory, process, and technical skills, and the ability to produce thoughtful and informed work in such areas as institutional branding and identity, new media, web development and interactivity, package design, publication design, advertising, illustration, signage and exhibition design, sustainability, spirituality, or social change.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 32 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
ART 102 | 2D Design | 3 |
ART 105 | Color Theory | 3 |
ART 111 | Drawing I | 3 |
ART 241 | Photography I | 3 |
ART 282 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
ART 284 | Graphic Imagery | 4 |
ART 383 | Web Design I | 3 |
ART 384 | Typography 1 | 4 |
ART 472 | 19th and 20th Century Art and Design | 4 |
ART 482 | Graphic Design III | 4 |
ART 484 | Typography 2 | 4 |
ART 485 | Graphic Design Senior Projects 1 | 4 |
ART 486 | Graphic Design Senior Projects 2 | 4 |
ART 491 | Theories in Contemporary Art | 3 |
Total Credits | 49 |