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.
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 Composition I 1 |
3 |
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses 1 |
3 |
| MATH XXXX Mathematics 1 |
3 |
| TECH 1001 Orientation to the University | 1 |
| ART 1303 Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ART 1403 Two-dimensional Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II 1 |
3 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 |
4 |
| ART 1503 Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 2403 Color Design | 3 |
| ART 2413 Three-dimensional Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| SFHS 1XXX Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication Courses 1 |
3 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 |
4 |
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 |
3 |
| ART 2103 Art History I | 3 |
| ART 2213 Digital Skills | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| USHG 1XXX U.S. History and Government 1 |
3 |
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 |
3 |
| ART 2113 Art History II | 3 |
| ART 3001 Sophomore Review | 1 |
| Art Elective (3000-4000) | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses 1 |
3 |
| ART 3203 Typography and Layout | 3 |
| ART 3253 Digital Illustration | 3 |
| ART 3303 Drawing Studio I or ART 4233 Illustration Studio | 3 |
| Art History (3000-4000) 3 |
3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 3232 Production Design | 2 |
| ART 3243 Web Design | 3 |
| ART 3803 Introduction to Printmaking | 3 |
| Art History (3000-4000) 3 |
3 |
| Elective 2 |
3 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 3223 Package Design | 3 |
| ART 3833 Animation Techniques | 3 |
| ART or GAME Electives (3000-4000) 2 |
9 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 4231 Graphic Design Exhibition | 1 |
| ART 4243 Professional Portfolio Preparation for Graphic Designers | 3 |
| ART or GAME Electives (3000-4000) 2 |
9 |
| 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 3153 History of Digital Art, ART 4113 Art History, Art After 1945, ART 4723 Art History Seminar, ART 4823 Art Criticism and Aesthetics can be used toward this requirement.