Graphic Design Major (Bachelor of Science)

A student majoring in Graphic Design must complete a minimum of 81 quarter hours in the major consisting of the core courses and technical requirements. In addition, the student must complete required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin.

Core Requirements:

DSGN 110	Design Principles I	4
GRPH 124	Introduction to Design	4
GRPH 136	Digital Imaging I	4
GRPH 255	Graphic Design and Layout	4
GRPH 262	Computer Illustration	4
GRPH 263	Web Design Studio	4
GRPH 265	Graphic Design History and Theory Studio	4
GRPH 272	Typography	3
GRPH 336	Digital Imaging II	4
GRPH 345/PRDN 345	Environment Design	4
GRPH 370	Fundamentals of Packaging	4
GRPH 371	Graphic Design Studio	2
GRPH 445	Graphics Services	3
GRPH 463	Web Publishing	4
GRPH 466	UI/UX Design Fundamentals	2
GRPH 490	Internship	0-4; 4
GRPH 491	Portfolio: Brand Identity	1
GRPH 492	Portfolio Design	2
PHTO 156	Principles of Photography	3
PHTO 256	Intermediate Digital Photography	3
PHTO 356	Advanced Digital Photography	4
TECH 321	Technology and Society	4
TECH 499	Senior Project	1
	Electives	7
Total Credit Hours:		76

Electives: Must be chosen from ART, COMM, CPTR, DSGN, GRPH, JOUR, MKTG, PHTO, and PRDN in consultation with and approved by the academic advisor assigned by the department chair.

Cognates:

ART 160	Materials and Methods	3
COMM 357	Media Law	4
	or
GBUS 361	Business Law I	4
FLTV 135	Introduction to Filmmaking	4
SPCH 101	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	4

Select one of the following (4):

ART 181	Analysis of Form	4
ILL 244	Introduction to Illustration	4

Select one of the following (3):

ART 324	History of World Art	3
ART 325	History of World Art	3
ART 326	History of World Art	3

Select one of the following (3-4):

JOUR 245	Media Writing	4
JOUR 341	Feature Writing	4
JOUR 349	Social Media Strategies	3

Select one of the following (4):

MKTG 381	Principles of Marketing	4
MKTG 383	Principles of Advertising	4
MKTG 384	Consumer Behavior	4