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| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Minor, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
Students will be introduced to idea building, creative visual development of symbols and pictorial images, and the integration of text and image for the purpose of conveying information about products, services, and ideas. This program offers hands-on, skill-building projects using the latest technology to prepare the student for employment within the industry. Some internships are available for credit to upper-level design students by permission. These are encouraged whenever possible.
Learning Goals
- Students will be able to communicate orally, visually and in written form to support a visual art or design decision.
- Students will understand art in terms of its civic and ethical impact.
- Students critically analyze visual design problems, synthesize information and create pieces with corresponding written or oral language to support their outcomes.
- Students employ traditional art techniques and technological knowledge necessary to work in the art and design community.
- Students use the tools and technology related to their specific concentration, and will acquire an informed voice as it pertains to art history.
The bachelor of fine arts in communication design requires a total of 122 hours. Some of the courses students can expect to take in this degree program include the following:
- Two-Dimensional Design
- Layout and Production
- Basic Digital Photography
- Graphic Software Applications
- Introduction to Typography
- Multimedia and Web Design
Graphic Design (BFA)
120 hours
University Requirement (2 Hours)
- GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (35 Hours)
- (ART 2013 Art Appreciation cannot fulfill the humanities requirement.)
Graphic Design Courses (77 Hours)
- ART 1013 – Drawing I
- ART 1043 – Two-Dimensional Design
- ART 1113 – Drawing II
- ART 2023 – Printmaking I
- ART 2043 – Layout and Production
- ART 2103 – Painting I
- ART 2123 – Graphic Software Applications
- ART 2133 – Basic Digital Photography
- ART 2143 – Art History I
- ART 2163 – Introduction to Typography
- ART 3083 – Advanced Typography
- ART 3123 – Art History II
- ART 3223 – Illustration
- ART 3333 – Advanced Communication Design
- ART 3353 – Multimedia and Web Design I
- ART 4033 – History of Modern Art
- ART 4053 – Package Design
- ART 4132 – Senior Capstone Review
- ART 4353 – Multimedia and Web Design II
- Upper level art electives 9 Hour(s)
Select 3 hours from:
- ART 1023 – Three-Dimensional Design
- ART 2063 – Ceramics I
Select 3 hours from:
- ART 4013 – Special Topics in Art I
- ART 4113 – Special Topics in Art II
Select 3 hours from:
- ART 4023 – Advanced Art Studio I
- ART 4123 – Advanced Art Studio II
Select 3 hours from:
- ART 2003 – Introduction to Communication Design
- MCOM 2503 – Visual Communication
Other Requirements (6 Hours)
- SPCH 1113 – Introduction to Public Speaking
Select 3 hours from:
- FIN 2003 – Personal Finance
- HUM 2003 – Film Appreciation
- IS 2053 – Business Information Systems
- MKTG 3033 – Principles of Marketing
- PHIL 2403 – Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics
- PSYC 2003 – General Psychology
- SOC 2003 – Introduction to Sociology
Upper level history elective 3 Hour(s)
A minor area is not required, but is recommended.
Minor Requirements:
Minor in Communications Design – 15 hours
ART 1013 Drawing I
ART 2003 Introduction to Communication Design
ART 2163 Introduction to Typography
3 hours selected from the following:
ART 1043 Two-Dimensional Design
ART/MCOM 2133/2133 Basic Digital Photography
3 hours selected from the following:
ART 2143 Art History I
ART 3123 Art History II
ART 4033 History of Modern Art
