The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design prepares students
for careers in a variety of artistic and business environments.
Students will complete core courses in art and design, and
may focus on areas of particular interest, such as photo
imaging, web page design, packaging design, or business
principles of graphic design. Internships allow students
to develop their design skills while gaining professional
experience.
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AR101 Drawing
I |
2 |
| AR102 Drawing
II |
2 |
| AR103 2-D
Design |
2 |
| AR112 Color
Theory |
2 |
| EN105
Advanced English Composition |
3 |
| FY100
First Year Seminar |
1 |
| GD101
Typography |
3 |
| GD102
History of Graphic Design |
3 |
| GD105
Graphic Design I |
3 |
| GD110
Computer Typography |
3 |
| MH201 College
Algebra OR |
|
| MH203 Survey
of Math |
3 |
| PS101
Introduction to Psychology OR |
|
| SS107 Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| EN206
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| GD100
Photography I |
3 |
| GD106
Graphic Design II |
3 |
| GD111
Electronic Publication Design |
3 |
| GD201
Packaging Design Portfolio |
3 |
| GD205
Presentation Graphics |
3 |
| HU103
World Civilization (Modern) |
3 |
| HU106
History of Art to 1495 |
3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135
World Religions OR |
|
| HU152
Introduction to Western Philosophy |
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| CO201
Writing for Media OR |
|
| EN208
Business Communications |
3/4 |
| CS232
Web Page Design and Development I |
3 |
| GD125
Photography II |
3 |
| GD310
Photo Imaging I |
3 |
| GD311
Photo Imaging II |
3 |
| GD340
Graphic Design III |
3 |
| HU107
History of Art from 1495 |
3 |
| HU305
Ethics |
3 |
| SC Laboratory
Science |
4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| GD418
Professional Practice |
3 |
| GD490
Capstone I: Proposal and Prospectus |
3 |
| GD495
Capstone II: Development and Implementation |
3 |
| GD499
Graphic Design Internship II OR |
|
| GD498
Graphic Design Bachelor Thesis |
3 |
| SS305 Global
Issues |
3 |
| HU2xx 200-level
(or higher) Humanities OR |
|
| PS2xx Psychology
OR |
|
| SS2xx Social
Science elective |
3 |
| Electives (3) | 9 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: |
121/122 |
