Art Major, Graphic Design Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

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The Graphic Design emphasis develops creative minds to think conceptually and critically. It also provides students with the technical skills to produce effective visual communication. Students learn to use industry standard software and technologies to design logos, visual identity systems, promotional materials (such as posters, flyers, and brochures), multi-page publications (such as books, newsletters, and magazines), and more for print or digital media.

54 hours; 2.0 major GPA required

A maximum of two (2) classes with a grade less than a C may be applied to the major/concentration.

Art Major, Art & Design Foundations (18 hours)

All Art Majors in all concentrations take the foundation program to give them a general understanding of all the varied media and disciplines.

ART 103 - Color and Design Credits: 3
ART 104 - Design in Materials Credits: 3 (Core 39: Ways of Knowing/Creative and Aesthetic Expression)
ART 105 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTD 102 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
ARTH 221 - Art History I Credits: 3 (Core 39: Ways of Knowing/Historical Inquiry)
ARTH 222 - Art History II Credits: 3 (Core 39: Diversity Embedded Experience)

Art Major, Digital Core (12 hours)

A variety of courses that explore the foundations of the digital areas offered in the department. These courses should be taken in the 2nd year of study.

ARTD 231 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
ARTD 332 - Digital Illustration Credits: 3
ARTD 381 - Interactive Web Design Credits: 3
ARTP 221 - Introduction to Digital Photo Imaging Credits: 3

Art Major, Upper-level Art History Electives (6 hours)

Choose 2 of the following classes:

ARTH 378 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3
ARTH 323 - Ancient Greek Art Credits: 3
ARTH 327 - Medieval Art Credits: 3
ARTH 335 - Asian Art Credits: 3
ARTH 343 - Renaissance Art Credits: 3
ARTH 344 - Baroque Art Credits: 3
ARTH 353 - 19th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 354 - 20th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 355 - Contemporary Art Credits: 3
ARTH 359 - Special Studies in Art History Credits: 1-3 (take as 3 credits)
ARTH 390 - Select Topics in Art History Credits: 3
ARTH 490 - Special Problems in Art History Credits: 3

Graphic Design Concentration, Required Courses (15 hours)

ARTD 232 - Typography Credits: 3
ARTD 376 - Graphic Design II Credits: 3
ARTD 468 - Publication Design Credits: 3
ARTD 475 - Graphic Design III Credits: 3
ARTD 494 - Senior Design Seminar Credits: 3

Graphic Design Concentration, Directed Elective (3 hours)

Choose one of the following courses:

ARTP 331 - Video Art Credits: 3
ARTD 382 - Interactive Graphics Credits: 3
ARTD 476 - Graphic Design IV Credits: 3