Graphic Design (BFA)

The School of Design prepares students to become professional artists and to develop as individuals enlightened in the production of art culminating in the Bachelor of Fine Arts and/or Master of Fine Arts degrees. To support these objectives we provide the student with a series of guided experiences in the history of art, the use of materials, the development of a personal aesthetic, and the encouragement of artistic mastery. These objectives endow our students with the attitudes and skills needed to become mature, self-motivated artists.

Students entering this field of study will pursue courses in the core curriculum during their freshman year. These include drawing, basic design, and design software as well as the first graphic design class, ART 160. The sophomore, junior, and senior years are spent specializing in the graphic design area. Courses include typography, document design, production techniques, identity campaign, advertising campaign, web page design, and electives of the student’s choice. Much of the senior year is directed toward the preparation of a portfolio which will provide evidence to a potential employer of the graduate’s talents and expertise in the graphic design field. Upon graduation students are qualified to perform professionally in a wide variety of design-related industries: print media, advertising agencies, corporate design, web and multi-media design, among other related activities.

• Natural Sciences (GER) 6 Semester Credit Hours

• Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Semester Credit Hours

• Natural Sciences (GER) 3 Semester Credit Hours

• Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) 3 Semester Credit Hours

• Graphic Design Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours
• Electives  6 Semester Credit Hours