Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art - Graphic Design

This program is designed to develop a deep and lasting appreciation for the visual arts and train students to become professional artists in their respective fields of study. The candidate for a degree must complete the prescribed General Education Requirements (GER) courses and pass the remaining art courses with no grade below a C. Students entering this field of study will pursue courses in the core curriculum during their freshman year. These include drawing, basic design, and design software as well as the first graphic design class, ART 160. The sophomore, junior, and senior years are spent specializing in the graphic design area. Courses include typography, document design, production techniques, identity campaign, advertising campaign, web page design, and electives of the student's choice. Much of the senior year is directed toward the preparation of a portfolio which will provide evidence to a potential employer of the graduate's talents and expertise in the graphic design field. Upon graduation students are qualified to perform professionally in a wide variety of design-related industries: print media, advertising agencies, corporate design, web and multi-media design, among other related activities.