2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Major in Graphic Design (BFA)

84 credits

School of Art Required courses, 24 Credits

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

CFA SOAR, 3 Credits

CFA 111Introduction to the College of Fine Arts

1

CFA 222Creating Your Career: Essential Skills and the Arts

1

CFA 333Transition to the Profession: Careers In, Around, and Beyond the Arts

1

Graphic Design Required Courses, 33 Credits

ADS 200Design: Introduction to Graphic Design

3

ADS 210Design: Inspiration and Application

3

ADS 241Design: Graphic Design I

3

ADS 242Design: Graphic Design II

3

ADS 301Web Design

3

ADS 302Motion Graphics for Graphic Design

3

ADS 341Design: Publication Design

3

ADS 342Design: Advanced ID Systems & Applications

3

ADS 441Design: User Interface and User Experience

3

ADS 442Design: Senior Design Campaign

3

ADS 443Design: Special Topics

3

Select one course from the following:

ADS 471Design: Professional Practices

3

ADS 498Design: Collaborative Design Studio

3

21 Credits of Studio Electives

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

Studio electives

Total Credit Hours: 84