Graphic Design Degree

The graphic design option enables a student to develop the skills and techniques required to engage in the various professional fields of advertising art.

The classes required to complete a degree are:

Freshman Year / Hours
English Composition I, II (ENGL 1013, 1023)* 6
Social Sciences* 6
Science* 4
Color Design (ART 2403) 3
Introduction to Graphic Design (ART 1503) 3
Introduction to Drawing (ART 1303) 3
Introduction to Drawing (ART 1303) 3
Art History I (ART 1403) 3
Two-dimensional Design (ART 1403) 3

Total: 31

Sophomore Year / Hours            
Digital Skills for the Graphic Designer (ART 2213) 3
Science* 4
Algebra for General Education (MATH 1103)* 3
Figure Drawing (ART 2303) 3
Three-dimensional Design (ART 2413) 3
Typography and Layout (ART 3203) 3
Introduction to Printmaking (ART 3803) 3
Fine Arts* (excludes ART 2123) 3
Humanities* 3
Art History II (ART 2113) 3
Physical Activity* 2

Total: 33

Junior Year / Hours            
Social Sciences*
Art History (3000-4000 level) 3
Art Electives (3000-4000 level) 3
3D Graphic Design (ART 3233) 3
Production Techniques (ART 3233) 9
Electives** 12

Total: 30

Senior Year / Hours            
Senior Project and Exhibition (ART 4703) 3
Art History (3000-4000 level) 3
Professional Portfolio Preparation (ART 4243) 3
Art Electives (3000-4000 level) 3
Electives 18

Total: 30

* See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in General Education requirements (excludes ART 2123).

** Choose nine hours from these courses:

    - ART 3223, Three-dimensional Advertising

    - ART 3233, Production Techniques

    - ART 4213, Advanced Advertising Art

    - ART 4233, Techniques for Illustration

*** At least 40 hours of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000 - 4000 level courses.