Program Overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) in Graphic Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) in Graphic Design is a comprehensive program that requires 120 semester credit hours for graduation.

Program Structure

The program is structured into eight semesters, with a sequence of courses that build upon each other to provide a thorough education in graphic design.

Course Sequence

The following is a sample course sequence for the BFA in Graphic Design program:

First Semester

• ID: GRD1100, Course Name: Graphic Design Principles, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD1170, Course Name: Drawing, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD1101, Course Name: Photoshop & Digital Graphics, Credits: 3
• ID: ENG1105, Course Name: Writing and Research, Credits: 3
• ID: SOC1123, Course Name: First Year Experience, Credits: 3

Second Semester

• ID: GRD1105, Course Name: Painting, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD1102, Course Name: Illustrator & Digital Graphics, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD1190, Course Name: Typography I, Credits: 3
• ID: MAT2211, Course Name: College Algebra, Credits: 3
• ID: ENG2205, Course Name: Writing Through Literature, Credits: 3

Third Semester

• ID: GRD2240, Course Name: Digital Publishing, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD2210, Course Name: Graphic Design in Visual Culture, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD2290, Course Name: Typography II, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD2205, Course Name: Three-Dimensional Design, Credits: 3
• ID: SOC2231, Course Name: Human Relations, Credits: 3

Fourth Semester

• ID: GRD2230, Course Name: Digital Photography & Creative Media, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD2233, Course Name: Web Design, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD2220, Course Name: 3D Design & Modeling, Credits: 3
• ID: HUM2225, Course Name: Introduction to Ethics, Credits: 3
• Mathematics/Science Elective, Credits: 3

Fifth Semester

• ID: GRD3315, Course Name: UI/UX Design, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD3305, Course Name: Design Production, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD2226, Course Name: Professional Development, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD3360, Course Name: Packaging Design, Credits: 3
• Liberal Arts Elective, Credits: 3

Sixth Semester

• ID: GRD3395, Course Name: Branding, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD4405, Course Name: Motion Graphics, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD4410, Course Name: Publication Design, Credits: 3
• ID: ENG3316, Course Name: The Confident Writer, Credits: 3
• Liberal Arts Elective, Credits: 3

Seventh Semester

• ID: GRD4470, Course Name: Special Topics in Graphic Design, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD4420, Course Name: Game Design, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD4455, Course Name: Capstone Research, Credits: 3
• Science Elective, Credits: 3
• English Elective, Credits: 3

Eighth Semester

• ID: GRD4460, Course Name: Capstone Project, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD4481, Course Name: Portfolio, Credits: 3
• ID: GRD4483, Course Name: Internship, Credits: 3
• Humanities Elective, Credits: 3
• Social Science Elective, Credits: 3

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete 120 semester credit hours. Additionally, 12 credits of Liberal Arts Electives must be at the 3000/4000 level.