Major in Graphic Design Studies (BS)
The BS in Graphic Design Studies integrates courses in Graphic Design and Graphic Communications Management within a liberal arts degree, combining creative design skills with technical production skills.
48 credits
Required Courses
| ADS 200 | Design: Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ADS 241 | Design: Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ADS 242 | Design: Graphic Design II | 3 |
| GCM 180 | Graphics: Intro to Printing Processes | 3 |
Senior Capstone
| ADS 442 | Design: Senior Design Campaign | 3 |
Graphic Design Electives, 12 credits
| ADS 210 | Design: Inspiration and Application | 3 |
| ADS 301 | Web Design | 3 |
| ADS 302 | Motion Graphics for Graphic Design | 3 |
| ADS 341 | Design: Publication Design | 3 |
| ADS 342 | Design: Advanced ID Systems & Applications | 3 |
| ADS 441 | Design: User Interface and User Experience | 3 |
| ADS 471 | Design: Professional Practices | 3 |
| ADS 498 | Design: Collaborative Design Studio | 3 |
GCM and Art Electives, 6 credits
| GCM 181 | Graphics: Impact Printing Processes | 3 |
| GCM 183 | Graphics: Screen and Specialty Graphics | 3 |
| GCM 283 | Graphics: Packaging Technology | 3 |
| GCM 286 | Graphics: Fundamentals of Photography | 3 |
| ART 231 | Photography: Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| GCM 381 | Graphics: Color Management | 3 |
| GCM 385 | Graphics: Cross Media Communications | 3 |
ADS, GCM, or ART Electives, 6 credits
Any 2 courses (6 credits) in ADS, GCM, or ART at the 100, 200, 300, or 400 level.
CFA SOAR, 3 credits
| CFA 111 | Introduction to the College of Fine Arts | 1 |
| CFA 222 | Creating Your Career: Essential Skills and the Arts | 1 |
| CFA 333 | Transition to the Profession: Careers In, Around, and Beyond the Arts | 1 |
Art History, 6 credits
At least two AHS courses (6 credits total) at the 100, 200, 300, or 400 level.
Total Credit Hours: 48