Program Requirements

Hours: 56 hours

GRD 206Digital Design (3)

GRD 250Typography I (3)

GRD 255Graphic Form (3)

GRD 352Web Design (3)

GRD 353Typography II (3)

GRD 355Information Graphics (3)

GRD 356Identity Design (3)

GRD 400Senior Design Seminar: Capstone (1) CAP

GRD 455Graphic Design 5: Systems Practicum (3)

GRD 456Graphic Design 6: Thesis (3)

ART 100Art & Design Foundation Seminar (1) A

ART 101Drawing Foundation I (3) A

ART 102Drawing Foundation II (3) A

ART/GRD/IAD 103Design Foundation I (3) A

ART/GRD/IAD 106Design Foundation II (3) A

ART 110Foundation Portfolio Review (0)

ART 230Art History: Design (3) A

Minimum grade of C in all major/cognate courses.

Students who successfully complete the graphic design major will be able to:

demonstrate creative and technical abilities in drawing and design and a breadth of appreciation and knowledge in visual arts.
apply skills and knowledge in a studio area of concentration with an original creative concept brought into visual form with effective presentation.
define and integrate an understanding of the roles artists and designers have in today’s world.