The graphic design concentration requirements include 9 credit hours of program prerequisites, 36 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of graphic design electives, 6 credits of Art History Field Electives, and 6 credit hours of design-related field electives. Students may earn a minimum grade of C- in individual courses required for the design major; however, they must maintain a cumulative major GPA of at least 2.00 in their major requirements to earn the BA in Design—Concentration in Graphic Design. The development and completion of an e-portfolio is part of the degree requirement.
Program Prerequisites (9 credit hours)
| ART 120 |
2-D Design |
(3) [H] |
| ART 121 |
Drawing I |
(3) [H] |
| GDES 110 |
Digital Foundations |
(3) |
Core Courses (36 credit hours)
Students must complete the following twelve core courses (36 credit hours):
| ART 122 |
3D Design |
(3) |
| GDES 150 |
Introduction to Time-Based Media |
(3) |
| GDES 220 |
Graphic Design I |
(3) |
| GDES 221 |
Typography I |
(3) |
| GDES 242 |
Digital Imaging I |
(3) |
| ARTH 315 |
History of Design |
(3) |
| GDES 320 |
Graphic Design II |
(3) |
| GDES 321 |
Typography II |
(3) |
| GDES 330 |
Print Production |
(3) |
| GDES 420 |
Graphic Design III |
(3) |
| GDES 470 |
Internship in Graphic Design |
(3) |
| GDES 490 |
Capstone |
(3) |
Design Electives (12 credit hours)
Students must select four (12 credit hours), of which 3 hours must be upper-level courses (300-level or higher) from GDES designated courses that are not Core Courses or Program Prerequisites:
Design Related Field Electives (6 credit hours)
Students must select three courses (6 credit hours) in consultation with their academic advisor from the following designations: ART, or ARTH.
Art History Field Electives (6 credit hours)
Students must select two Art History-type courses with the designation of ARTH
Free Electives (9 credit hours)
Students are expected to successfully complete three courses (9 credit hours) of their choice.