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Graphic Design, Bachelor of Arts

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 57
REQUIRED MINOR HOURS 0
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 57

Student Learning Outcomes

Students majoring in Graphic Design will:

  1. demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of visual communication;
  2. demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical foundations of Design and Communication;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical foundations of Communication; and
  4. demonstrate adequate entry-level professional skills in graphic design.

Program Requirements

Choose two of the following

Choose two of the following.
ARTS 120Art History I

3
ARTS 125Art History II

3
ARTS 14520th Century Art History

3

Required Major Hours (57 hours)

COMM 255Photography

3
COMM 310Media Writing

3
COMM 370Graphic Design I

3
COMM 375/JOUR 375Graphic Design II

3
COMM 380Communication Theory

3
COMM 451Graphic Design III

3
COMM 470Graphic Design IV

3
COMM 472Web Publishing

3
COMM 475Color and Typography

3
COMM 479Graphic Design Portfolio

3
COMM 480Legal and Ethical Issues in Mass Media

3
COMM 491Internship I

3
ARTS 200Two Dimensional Design

3
ARTS 210Drawing I

3
ARTS 220Three-Dimensional Design - Design II

3
ARTS 260Painting I

3
A 200-level or above of ART or COMM Elective 3

3
NOTE: HONR 400 and/or HONR 401 may be used to fulfill three hours of the degree requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 57