Graphic Design

Program Overview

The BFA in Graphic Design program provides a comprehensive education in visual communication, preparing students for careers in graphic design, web design, and other related fields. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, internships, and portfolio development, and graduates are well-prepared for success in the competitive design industry. Admission is selective and based on portfolio review and GPA evaluation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview: Outline:

Freshmen Year:

• Fall: 14 credit hours
• English Composition I (3 hours)
• Foundation Drawing (4 hours)
• Foundation Design I (4 hours)
• Core Science I (4 hours)
• Spring: 14 credit hours
• English Composition II (3 hours)
• Foundation Design II (4 hours)
• Introduction to Graphic Design (4 hours)
• Foundations of Art History I (3 hours)
• Foundations of Art History II (3 hours)

Sophomore Year:

• Fall: 17 credit hours
• Core Literature I (3 hours)
• Core History (3 hours)
• Graphic Design History (4 hours)
• Graphic Processes (4 hours)
• Typographics I (4 hours)
• Art History/Art/Design Elective (3 hours)
• Spring: 17 credit hours
• Core Literature (3 hours)
• Core Social Science (3 hours)
• Core Science with lab (4 hours)
• Interaction Media (4 hours)
• Graphic Design I (4 hours)
• Art History/Art/Design Elective (3 hours)

Junior Year:

• Fall: 14-15 credit hours
• Core Math (3-4 hours)
• Core Social Science (3 hours)
• Graphic Design II (4 hours)
• Art History/Art/Design Elective (3 hours)
• Art History/Art/Design Elective (3 hours)
• Spring: 17 credit hours
• Social Science (3 hours)
• Core Humanities (3 hours)
• Core Fine Arts (3 hours)
• Graphic Design III (4 hours)
• Art History/Art/Design Elective (3 hours)

Senior Year:

• Fall: 17 credit hours
• Social Science (3 hours)
• Core Humanities (3 hours)
• Graphic Design IV (4 hours)
• Graphic Design Electives (4 hours)
• Elective (3 hours)
• Research, Writing and Presentation (1 hour)
• Spring: 13 credit hours
• Graphic Design Electives (4 hours)
• Graphic Design Electives (4 hours)
• Senior Project for Graphic Design (2 hours)
• Achieve the Creed (0 hours)

Total Hours: 123-124

Note:

This outline provides a general overview of the program's structure and curriculum. Specific course offerings and requirements may vary depending on the student's individual academic plan and program updates. Assessment: Teaching: Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for a diversity of careers in visual communication, including:
• Graphic Designers
• Web Designers
• Package Designers
• User Experience (UX) Designers
• Art Directors
• Creative Directors
• Graphic Design Educators
• Marketing and Advertising Professionals
• Illustrators
• Freelance Designers
• Graduates may pursue their careers in various industries, such as:
• Advertising Agencies
• Design Studios
• Marketing and Communications Departments
• Tech Companies
• Publishing Houses
• Non-profit Organizations
• Government Agencies
• The program provides students with opportunities for internships and professional experiences to gain valuable experience and build their portfolios.
Other:
• The program maintains the right to limit freshmen and transfer enrollment.
• Admission into the BFA in Graphic Design is selective and limited.
• Admission is based on a multiple-step process, including portfolio review and GPA evaluation.
• The program has established relationships with regional, national, and international companies and firms to provide students with internship opportunities.