Art (BFA)
Graphic Design
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with an emphasis in graphic design is devoted to the development of concepts, knowledge, and skills needed for a career in graphic design and related fields. This degree focuses on the conceptual, visual, and technical skills needed to enter the design profession with confidence. The program offers classes on a broad array of content areas, including branding, design thinking, editorial and publication design, interactive design, and typography. As an emphasis within the Art BFA, students will also develop knowledge in a studio arts and art and design history within a broad university curriculum of liberal arts orientation.
Computer Specifications and FAQ for Graphic Design
Program Requirements
Required General Education
Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-08
Diverse Cultures: Purple
Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-08
Major Common Core
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: ART 220, ART 302, ART 304
Prerequisites: ART 261 or consent
Major Restricted Electives
Foundation Courses - Select four (4) courses from at least four (4) areas for a total of 12 credits.
Drawing Area - Choose 0 - 6 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: ART 110
Prerequisites: ART 110
Mixed Media Area - Choose 0 - 3 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-06
Painting Area - Choose 0 - 6 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ART 101, ART 110 or consent
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ART 101, ART 110 or consent
Ceramics Area - Choose 0 - 6 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Printmaking Area - Choose 0 - 6 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Photography Area - Choose 0 - 3 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-06
Sculpture Area - Choose 0 - 3 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: ART 103 or consent
Installation Area - Choose 0 - 3 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: ART 103 or consent
Intermediate Studio
Intermediate Studio II: Secondary Concentration - Choose 6 Credit(s). Students must take two intermediate-level studio courses within their secondary studio area. The studio areas are: ceramics, drawing, installation, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. All intermediate-level studio courses must be at the 300 level.
Prerequisites: none
Advanced Drawing and Art/Design History - Choose 12 Credit(s)
Advanced Drawing - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s). Courses may not be repeated if taken as a Foundation Course.
Prerequisites: ART 110
Prerequisites: ART 110
Prerequisites: ART 210
Prerequisites: ART 310
Advanced Art/Design History - Choose 6 - 9 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: ART 260 or consent
Prerequisites: ART 261 or consent
Prerequisites: ART 260 or consent
Prerequisites: ART 261 or consent
Prerequisites: ART 392, ART 406
Prerequisites: ART 260, ART 261
Prerequisites: none
Diverse Cultures: Purple
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: ART 260, ART 261 or consent
Diverse Cultures: Purple
Prerequisites: none
Diverse Cultures: Purple
Capstone - Students are required to participate in an exhibit the semester they intend to graduate. The course includes the planning, installation, and de-installation of a group exhibition.
Senior Exhibit - Choose 1 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: Consent
Emphasis Common Core
Graphic Design Common Core
Foundation Graphic Design - Choose 6 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: ART 202
Intermediate Studio I: Graphic Design - Choose 6 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: ART 202
Prerequisites: ART 202
Advanced Courses - Choose 15 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: ART 220, ART 302, ART 304
Prerequisites: ARTR 392
Prerequisites: ART 220, ART 302, ART 304
Prerequisites: ART 220, ART 302, ART 304
Prerequisites: ART 320, ART 404, ART 406
Emphasis Restricted Electives
Graphic Design Restricted Electives
Advanced Courses - Choose 6 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: ART 220, ART 302, ART 304
Prerequisites: ART 392
Prerequisites: 392
Prerequisites: ART 392, ART 406
Prerequisites: ART 392, ART 404
Prerequisites: Jr. standing with consent of advisor and department chair.
Prerequisites: Consent
Degree Plan
First Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-08
Diverse Cultures: Purple
Spring - 15 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-06, GE-08
Second Year
Fall - 16 Credits
Prerequisites: ART 202
Prerequisites: ART 202
Spring - 16 Credits
Prerequisites: ART 202
Prerequisites: ART 104
Third Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Prerequisites: ART 220, ART 302, ART 304
Prerequisites: ART 220, ART 302, ART 304
Prerequisites: ART 261 or consent
Spring - 15 Credits
Prerequisites: ART 220, ART 302, ART 304
Prerequisites: ART 220, ART 302, ART 304
Fourth Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Prerequisites: ARTR 392
Prerequisites: ART 392, ART 404
Spring - 13 Credits
Prerequisites: ART 392, ART 406
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none