Graphic Design (B.A. Degree)

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A major in Graphic Design consists of 51 hours. No minor required.

The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design prepares students for a variety of careers related to visual communication. Focus is placed on a strong foundation in art and design with technical instruction in industry-standard hardware and software. Career opportunities will be enhanced by a required internship, allowing students to develop professional practices, while establishing business relationships.

Students must fulfill 45 credit hours of required courses within the Graphic Design major and 6 additional hours from the list of approved courses below. Graphic Design majors are not required to have a minor. Transfer credit for this major is subject to the review and approval of the LVA department.

Liberal Arts Core

Mathematics 105 or higher satisfies the liberal arts core requirement in Mathematics for this major. Graphic Design majors are required to take ART 202 as part of their liberal arts core requirements. See other Liberal Arts Core requirements in this catalog.

Required Courses for Graphic Design major (45 hours)

ART 211 - Drawing I (3 hours)
ART 215 - Beginning Design (3 hours)
ART 216 - Visual Communications (3 hours)
ART 218 - Technology for Graphic Design (3 hours)
ART 220 - Digital Illustration (3 hours)
ART 221 - Digital Image Editing (3 hours)
ART 313 - History of Design (3 hours)
ART 316 - Typography (3 hours)
ART 318 - Graphic Design I (3 hours)
ART 322 - Creative Photography (3 hours)
ART 341 - Web Design I (3 hours)
ART 400 - Graphic Design internship (3 hours)
ART 418 - Graphic Design II (3 hours)
ART 441 - Web Design II (3 hours)
ART 450 - Graphic Design Portfolio (3 hours)

Approved Electives for Graphic Design major (6 hours)

Choose 2 from the following list:

ART 212 - Drawing II (3 hours)
ART 331 - Painting I (3 hours)
ART 433 - Printmaking I (3 hours)
BUSI 313 - Principles of Marketing (3 hours) Prerequisites for this course are waived for students in the Graphic Design major.
BUSI 352 - Advertising (3 hours) Prerequisite is Business 313 with a grade of “C” or better.

Note:

Students must also meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.