BFA in Graphic Design
The BFA in Graphic Design requires 120 credits, consisting of 36 credits in the liberal arts core, 60 credits in major requirements, 8 credits in specialization requirements, 12 credits in designated electives, and 4 credits in unrestricted electives. The program of study is provided as follows:
Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 36 credits
For details regarding the Liberal Arts Core Requirements, refer to the Liberal Arts Core Requirements section of the course catalog.
Major Requirements: 60 credits
ARTH 1001 History of World Art I (4 credits)
ARTH 1002 History of World Art II (4 credits)
GRDN 1001 Freshman Studio I (4 credits)
GRDN 1002 Freshman Studio II (4 credits)
GRDN 1050 Digital Image-Making (4 credits)
GRDN 1100 Graphic Design I (4 credits)
GRDN 1200 Typography I (4 credits)
GRDN 2100 Graphic Design II (4 credits)
GRDN 2200 Typography II (4 credits)
GRDN 2300 History of Graphic Design (4 credits)
GRDN 3100 Graphic Design III (4 credits)
GRDN 4100 Graphic Design IV (4 credits)
GRDN 4300 Business Practices and Portfolio Prep for Designers (4 credits)
GRDN 4500 Senior Design Studio/BFA Thesis (4 credits)
GRDN 4915 Graphic Design Internship (4 credits)
Specialization Requirements: 8 credits
Choose one of the following two areas of specialization:
Specialization Area: Web Design
GRDN 3310 Web Design I (4 credits)
GRDN 3320 Web Design II (4 credits)
Specialization Area: Motion Graphics
GRDN 3410 Motion Graphics I (4 credits)
GRDN 3420 Motion Graphics II (4 credits)
Designated Electives: 12 credits
Choose 8 credits of studio coursework from ARTS, GRDN, FILM, or PHOT
Choose 4 credits of art history coursework from ARTS, GRDN, FILM, or PHOT
Unrestricted Electives: 4 credits
See the Academic Catalog for complete course information.
B.F.A. in Graphic Design Program Data
