To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design, students must continuously create artwork outside of course assignments that exhibits the highest quality and creativity. As students are working on their B.F.A. in Graphic Design, they must report to their advisor for continuance in the program. The advisor is responsible for critiques, guidance, and assistance in the completion of the senior exhibition. The student must work with their advisor throughout the entirety of the program. It is recommended to declare the BFA in Graphic Design major by the students’ end of their second year.
Program Requirements: A minimum of 72 credits is required
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curriculum: | ||
| ART 119 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 171 | Foundation Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART 172 | Foundation Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART 222 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 223 | Art History II (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| ART 400 | Artist's Portfolio/Senior Exhibition | 3 |
| DES 173 | Foundation Design: Digital Art and Design | 3 |
| DES 270 | Introduction to Graphic Design and Illustration | 3 |
| DES 271 | Typography | 3 |
| DES 370 | Intermediate Graphic Design | 3 |
| DES 375 | Intermediate Magazine Production | 3 |
| DES 470 | Advanced Design and Illustration I | 3 |
| DES 471 | Senior Project in Design | 3 |
| DES 425 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| DES 475 | Advanced Magazine Production I | 3 |
| DES 499 | Internship in Design | 1-3 |
| And the following Required courses: | ||
| BUAD 270 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUAD 335 | Marketing Communications | 3 |
| COM 346 | Multimedia Communication | 3 |
| CS 160 | Introduction to Web Design | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Ceramics | ||
| Introduction to Sculpture | ||
| Introduction to Jewelry | ||
| Introduction to Painting | ||
| Introduction to Watercolor | ||
| Intermediate Photography | ||
| Intermediate Printmaking | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Social Media Marketing | ||
| Consumer Behavior | ||
| Media Writing | ||
| Public Relations Communication | ||
| Media/ Arts Management | ||
| Social Media Skills | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Social Movements | ||
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ART 000 | Exhibition and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| ART 119 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 171 | Foundation Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| HWTR 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| MATH 105 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Gen Ed | General Education | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 000 | Exhibition and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| ART 172 | Foundation Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART 173 | 3 | |
| ENG 103 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| Gen Ed | General Education | 6 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 000 | Exhibition and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| ART 222 | Art History I | 3 |
| BUAD 270 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| CS 160 | Introduction to Web Design | 3 |
| DES 270 | Introduction to Graphic Design and Illustration | 3 |
| Gen Ed | General Education | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 000 | Exhibition and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| ART 223 | Art History II (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| BUAD 335 | Marketing Communications | 3 |
| DES 271 | Typography | 3 |
| DES 370 | Intermediate Graphic Design | 3 |
| Gen Ed | General Education | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 000 | Exhibition and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| ART 246 or ART 257 |
Introduction to Photography or Introduction to Printmaking |
3 |
| DES 425 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| DES 470 | Advanced Design and Illustration I | 3 |
| Gen Ed | General Education | 3 |
| Elective | ART Elective | 3 |
| Elective | BUAD, COM, or SOC Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 000 | Exhibition and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| COM 346 | Multimedia Communication | 3 |
| Gen Ed | General Education | 3 |
| Elective | ART Elective | 3 |
| Elective | BUAD, COM, or SOC Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 000 | Exhibition and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| ART 400 | Artist's Portfolio/Senior Exhibition | 3 |
| DES 471 | Senior Project in Design | 3 |
| DES 499 | Internship in Design | 3 |
| Elective | Career Pathway Elective | 6 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 000 | Exhibition and Convocation Attendance | 0 |
| ART 400 | Artist's Portfolio/Senior Exhibition | 3 |
| DES 375 | Intermediate Magazine Production | 3 |
| DES 499 | Internship in Design | 1-3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 10-12 | |
| Total Credits | 116-118 | |