Department of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
The Graphic Design program enables a student to develop the skills and techniques required to engage in the various fields of advertising art.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
- Freshman
Fall Spring ENGL 1013 Composition I1 3 ENGL 1023 Composition II1 3 Social Sciences1 3 Science with Lab1 4 Mathematics1 3 ART 1503 Introduction to Graphic Design 3 ART 1001 Introduction to Art 1 ART 2403 Color Design 3 ART 1303 Introduction to Drawing 3 ART 2413 Three-dimensional Design 3 ART 1403 Two-dimensional Design 3 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 - Sophomore
Fall Spring Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication1 3 U.S. History/Government1 3 Science with Lab1 4 Fine Arts & Humanities1 3 Fine Arts & Humanities1 3 ART 2113 Art History II 3 ART 2103 Art History I 3 ART 3001 Sophomore Review 1 ART 2213 Digital Skills for the Graphic Designer 3 Art Elective (3000-4000) 3 Elective2 2 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15 - Junior
Fall Spring Social Sciences1 3 ART 3232 Production Design 2 ART 3203 Typography and Layout 3 ART 3243 Web Design 3 ART 3253 Digital Illustration 3 ART 3803 Introduction to Printmaking 3 ART 3303 Drawing Studio I or
ART 4233 Illustration Studio3 Art History (3000-4000)3 3 Art History (3000-4000)3 3 Elective2 3 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 14 - Senior
Fall Spring ART 3223 Package Design 3 ART 4231 Graphic Design Exhibition 1 ART 3833 Animation Techniques 3 ART 4243 Professional Portfolio Preparation for Graphic Designers 3 ART or GAME Electives (3000-4000)2 9 ART or GAME Electives (3000-4000)2 9 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 13
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2At least 40 upper level hours are required, General electives cannot include art courses.
3Art history electives ART 3113 Art History, American, ART 3133 Art History, Americas & Africa, ART 3143 Art History, Asia & Pacific, ART 4113 Art History, Art After 1945, ART 4723 Art History Seminar, ART 4823 Art Criticism and Aesthetics can be used toward this requirement.