2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Major in Graphic Design (BFA)

85 credits

Students specializing in any studio art program must receive grades of C or higher in all first-year art foundation program courses (ADS 101, ADS 102, ADS 103; AFA 101). Students must repeat courses in which they receive grades of C- or below.

Studio Art Foundation, 25 Credits

CFA 111Introduction to the College of Fine Arts

1

AFA 101Drawing Studio

3

ADS 1012D Foundations Studio

3

ADS 1023D Foundations Studio

3

ADS 1034D Foundations Studio

3

AHS 101Introduction to Art History: Global Traditions

3

AHS 102Introduction to Art History: The Modern and Contemporary World

3

6 credits from 200-, 300-, and 400-level AHS courses

6

Graphic Design Required Courses, 36 Credits

ADS 200Design: Computer for Visual Communication/Graphic Design

3

ADS 241Design: Introduction to Typography and Tools

3

ADS 242Design: Introduction to Design Systems and Practices

3

ADS 301Web Design: Coding for Designers

3

ADS 302Motion Graphics for Graphic Design

3

ADS 310History of Graphic Design

3

ADS 341Design: Advanced Practices 1

3

ADS 342Design: Advanced Practices 2

3

ADS 441Design: Research and Professional Practices

3

ADS 442Design: Senior Project and Portfolio

3

ADS 443Design: Special Topics

3 TO 9

Select one course from the following:

ART 369School of Art Internship

3

ADS 471Design: Practicum

3

ADS 498Seminar in Design

3 TO 9

24 Credits of Art Studio Electives

Studio art electives may include any 100-400 level ACR, ADS, AFA, and ART courses.

Art studio electives

Total Credit Hours: 85