Bachelor degree in Graphic – Graphic Design

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Graphic Design at Pharos University is a 4-year program that spans 10 semesters. Students develop fundamental skills in graphic design, drawing, and typography. The program incorporates specialization elective requirements, allowing students to focus on specific areas within the field, such as visual thinking and marketing psychology. Graduates are prepared for careers in graphic design, advertising, and related industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Bachelor degree in Graphic - Graphic Design program at Pharos University in Alexandria spans four years and is divided into ten semesters. Each semester consists of various courses, with the number of weekly lecture hours, tutorial hours, actual hours, and credit hours for each course specified.

• Third Semester:
• G211 Graphic Design Principles (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours.
• G213 Media performance (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours.
• G215 Drawing (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: F115).
• G271 Arabic Calligraphy (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours.
• UGE02 English Language (2): 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours.
• Faculty Elective Requirement: 2 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 2 tutorial hours, 3 actual hours.
• Fourth Semester:
• G212 Graphic Design Principles (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G211).
• G214 Media performance (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G213).
• G216 Drawing (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G215).
• G272 Arabic Calligraphy (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G271).
• AD231 Color Theory: 2 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 2 tutorial hours, 3 actual hours.
• UGE03 English Language (3): 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours.
• Faculty Elective Requirement: 2 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 2 tutorial hours, 3 actual hours.
• Fifth Semester:
• G321 Graphic Design (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G212).
• G311 Drawing (3): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G216).
• G361 Printmaking techniques (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours.
• G363 Photography (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours.
• G365 Productivity printing technology (1): 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours.
• G331 Perception of the Visual Environment: 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours.
• Faculty Elective Requirement: 2 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 2 tutorial hours, 3 actual hours.
• Sixth Semester:
• G322 Graphic Design (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G321).
• G312 Drawing (4): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G311).
• G362 Printmaking techniques (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G361).
• G364 Photography (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G363).
• G366 Productivity printing technology (2): 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours (Prerequisite: G365).
• G341 Plastic art history: 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours.
• Faculty Elective Requirement: 2 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 2 tutorial hours, 3 actual hours.
• Seventh Semester:
• GD421 Computer–Aided Graphic Design (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: G322).
• GD471 Typography (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours.
• GD461 Digital Photography (1): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours.
• GD423 Symbols and signs Design (1): 4 credit hours, 2 lecture hours, 4 tutorial hours, 6 actual hours.
• GD463 Package Design Techniques (1): 3 credit hours, 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, 4 actual hours.
• GD441 History of Graphic Design (1): 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours.
• Specialization Elective Requirements: 2 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 2 tutorial hours, 3 actual hours.
• Eighth Semester:
• GD422 Computer–Aided Graphic Design (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD421).
• GD472 Typography (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD471).
• GD462 Digital Photography (2): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD461).
• GD424 Symbols and signs Design (2): 4 credit hours, 2 lecture hours, 4 tutorial hours, 6 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD423).
• GD464 Package Design Techniques (2): 3 credit hours, 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, 4 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD463).
• GD442 History of Graphic Design (2): 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours (Prerequisite: GD441).
• Specialization Elective Requirements: 2 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 2 tutorial hours, 3 actual hours.
• Ninth Semester:
• GD521 Computer–Aided Graphic Design (3): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD422).
• GD571 Typography (3): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD472).
• GD561 Digital Photography (3): 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD462).
• GD522 Digital advertising Design: 3 credit hours, 1 lecture hour, 4 tutorial hours, 5 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD422).
• GD581 Graduation Project Research: 3 credit hours, 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, 4 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD422).
• GD523 Design advertising campaigns: 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours.
• Free Course: 2 credit hours.
• UCS 02 Communication Skills (2): 1 credit hour, 2 lecture hours (Prerequisite: UCS 01).
• Tenth Semester:
• GD582 Graduation Project: 9 credit hours, 18 tutorial hours, 18 actual hours (Prerequisite: GD581).
• GD562 Economy of Printing: 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours.
• GD563 Design Management and Specifications: 2 credit hours, 2 lecture hours.
• Free Course: 2 credit hours.

Other:

The program includes several specialization elective requirements, such as Visual Thinking, Semantics, Marketing and Consumer Psychology, and criticism of Plastic Art. These electives provide students with the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas within graphic design.