BA Graphic Design - TUG

Program Description


The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design prepares students for careers in creative industries by providing a foundation in visual communication, digital media, and design principles. Students gain experience in print and digital design, typography, web publishing, and portfolio development, supported by coursework in studio art and communication.

 

This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.

 

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Freshman Year: Fall Semester (14 hours)

 UNIV 111  2   University Life
 ENGL 101  3   Composition I 
 COMM 255  3  Beginner Photography
 DSGN 275  3  Digital Foundations
 ARTS 200  3  Two-Dimensional Foundations
 DIMS 111  0  Dimensions (1 of 4)

 

Freshman Year: Spring Semester (14 hours)

 ENGL 102  3   Composition II
 DSGN 370  4  Beginner Graphic Design
 ARTS 210  3  Drawing I
 Gen Ed Course - Natural  Sciences  4  See General Education  Requirements
 DIMS 112  0  Dimensions (2 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 ARTS 120  3  Art History I
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 DIMS 113  0  Dimensions (3 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (16 hours)

 DSGN 375  4  Intermediate Graphic Design
 ARTS 200-level of higher  elective   3  Elective Course
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education  Requirements
Elective/Minor Course  3 Elective or Minor Course
Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 DIMS 114  0  Dimensions (4 of 4)

 

Junior Year: Fall Semester (16-17 hours)

 DSGN 470  4  Advanced Graphic Design
 Gen Ed Course  3   See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 Major Elective  3/4  Choose a Graphic Design Elective

 

Junior Year: Spring Semester (16 hours)

 ARTS 125 or ARTS 145  3  Art History II or 20th Century Art History 
 DSGN 472  4  Web Design
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3 See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course

 

Senior Year: Fall Semester (16 hours)

 COMM 491  3  Internship I
 DSGN 475  3  Color and Typography
Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education  Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education  Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 Gen Ed Course - Physical  Education  1  See General Education  Requirements

Senior Year: Spring Semester (15-16 hours)

 COMM 479  3  Photo, Video, and Graphic Design Portfolio
 Major Elective
 3/4  Choose a GD Elective
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course

 

Students majoring in Graphic Design will:

1. apply principles of design, typography, color, and composition to create visual solutions that effectively communicate messages across diverse media and audiences;

2. demonstrate technical proficiency in industry-standard design software and production techniques necessary for both print and digital environments;

3. employ research, conceptual development, and critical analysis to produce original design work that reflects creative problem solving and contextual awareness;

4. demonstrate professionalism through collaboration, time management, and adherence to ethical standards and intellectual property laws within the design field.