Graphic Design

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

The Graphic Design major prepares the student for a career in design. The program provides basic and advanced instruction in the techniques, technology, and critical-thinking strategies necessary for the field of design. Internships in Design are strongly recommended, but it is not possible to guarantee placement. Therefore, a senior project may be necessary to supplement the internship experience. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000-or 4000- level courses).

  • B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language.

The design major has two emphases: interactive and print.

Graphic Design Major—Interactive Emphasis

Foundations

10 cr
ART1005Principles of Art or2
ART1825Honors Topics: Art Appreciation
ART1011Drawing I4
ART1035Design Concepts4

History and Theory

8 cr
ART316219th and 20th Century Art History (WCE)4
DES3069Design History2
Select at least one of the following (2–4 credits)
ART2185Color Theory2
ART3065Antiquities2
ART3066Renaissance2
ART3067Age of Enlightenment2
ART3068Mesopotamia2
ART3365Aesthetics2
ART4265Gallery Studies2
ART4805Topics in Art Criticism2
DES4085Design Theory2

Required Production

22 cr
DES1031Introduction to Layout2
DES2111Introduction to Design2
DES2145Structure and Style4
DES2236Digital Imaging2
DES3215Interactive Design4
DES3345Behavior and Scripting4
DES4245Content Management Systems & Design2
DES4246Database and Design2

Elective Production

6 cr

Select from ART2175; DMA1105, 2201, 3106, 3202; EMC1012, 1013; DES2235, 3021,
3212, 3271, 3322; MIS1115, 2071, 3265, 3267, 3272, 3361; MKT3186, 3188

Capstone

6 cr
DES3835Interactive Seminar (OCE)4
Select one of the following
DES4846Senior Project in Interactive Design2
DES4996Interactive Design Internship2

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Graphic Design Major—Print Emphasis

Foundations

10 cr
ART1005Principles of Art or2
ART1825Honors Topics: Art Appreciation
ART1011Drawing I4
ART1035Design Concepts4

History and Theory

8 cr
ART316219th and 20th Century Art History (WCE)4
DES3069Design History2
Select at least one of the following (2–4 credits)
ART3065Antiquities2
ART3066Renaissance2
ART3067Age of Enlightenment2
ART3068Mesopotamia2
Selectives (0–2 credits)
ART2185Color Theory2
ART3365Aesthetics2
ART4265Gallery Studies2
ART4805Topics in Art Criticism2
DES4085Design Theory2

Required Production

18 cr
DES1031Introduction to Layout2
DES2111Introduction to Design2
DES2235Digital Illustration2
DES2236Digital Imaging2
DES3212Design II4
DES3215Interactive Design4
DES3271Typography2

Elective Production

6 cr
Select two of the following printmaking courses (4 cr)
ART3026Relief2
ART3027Etching2
ART3028Screen Printing2
ART3209Lithography2
Select one of the following (2 cr)
ART3125Book Arts2
DES3021Photography2

Capstone

8 cr
DES4313Design III (OCE)4
Select one of the following (4 cr)
DES4845Senior Project in Design4
DES4995Design Internship2

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Note: WCE = Written Communication Emphasis; OCE = Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.