Graphic Design, BFA

This major is administered by the area of Art and Art History in the School of Design and Communication .

The Graphic Design, BFA is the recognized professional degree for designers. The array of scaffolded Graphic Design courses and a variety of elective options in creative disciplines prepare you for employment in a wide range of design occupations. Supported by the university’s General Education Program and a robust set of creative core Foundations classes, the Graphic Design, BFA offers an outstanding education in design, challenging you to discover your strengths and identify career path options. Faculty work with you throughout the program to assist in reaching your professional goals.

Consists of a minimum of 78 total credits in Art and Design and related disciplines; the distribution is as follows:

15 credits in Creative Core Foundation
15 credits in Studio Electives
12 credits in Art and Design History, Theory, Criticism
33 credits in Graphic Design Coursework
3 credits in Graphic Design Capstone

Creative Core Foundation, 15 credits

DSN 101 - Foundation Studio: Drawing and Visualization Credits: 3
DSN 102 - Foundation Studio: Surface and Concept Credits: 3
DSN 103 - Foundation Studio: Space, Form, and Function Credits: 3
DSN 104 - Foundation Studio: Color, Light, and Perception Credits: 3
MSTU 105 - Foundations of Media Practice: Time, Motion, and Video Credits: 3

Graphic Design Studio Courses, 36 credits

GD 201 - Professional Practice I: Processes and Tools Credits: 3
GD 202 - Professional Practice II: Processes and Systems Credits: 3
GD 210 - Visual Culture I: Representation Credits: 3
GD 220 - Visual Culture II: Narrative Credits: 3
GD 301 - Professional Practice III: Type and Image Credits: 3
GD 302 - Professional Practice IV: Industry and Identity Credits: 3
GD 310 - Visual Culture III: Motion and Space Credits: 3
GD 320 - Problem Solving I: Branding and Marketing Campaigns Credits: 3
GD 401 - Professional Practice V: Design Research Methods Credits: 3
GD 410 - Problem Solving II: Systems and Strategies Credits: 3
GD 420 - Problem Solving III: Identity Systems and Marketing Strategies Credits: 3
GD 430 - Professional Practice VII: Graphic Design Portfolio Credits: 3

BFA Portfolio Review

BFA majors must also pass the BFA Portfolio Review, as specified (see BFA Portfolio Review section of this Catalog).

Art and Design History, Theory, Criticism, 12 credits

Take 9 credits as follows:

ART 111 - Introduction to Global Art History I Credits: 3
ART 112 - Introduction to Global Art History II Credits: 3
GD 330 - Graphic Design and Contemporary Culture Credits: 3

Take one Art History 300-level course:

ART 370 - Early Chinese Art and Archaeology Credits: 3
ART 371 - Early Imperial Chinese Art Credits: 3
ART 372 - Late Imperial Chinese Art Credits: 3
ART 373 - The Rise of Modernism in Chinese Art Credits: 3
ART 375 - History of Japanese Painting and Woodblock Prints Credits: 3
ART 378 - Art Along the Ancient Silk Roads Credits: 3
ART 379 - Topics in Modern and Contemporary Asian Art Credits: 3
ART 381 - Topics in Contemporary Art Credits: 3
ART 385 - History of Renaissance Art Credits: 3
ART 387 - History of Baroque and Rococo Art Credits: 3
ART 388 - History of Neo-Classical and Romantic Art Credits: 3
ART 389 - History of 19th-Century Art Credits: 3
ART 390 - History of American Art Credits: 3
ART 392 - History of 20th-Century Art Credits: 3
ART 397 - Art History in International Programs Credits: 3

Electives, 15 credits

Take 15 credits from the following courses:
At least 9 credits must have an ART designation.

ART 201 - Drawing II Credits: 3
ART 215 - Photography I Credits: 3
ART 221 - Printmaking I Credits: 3
ART 234 - Painting I Credits: 3
ART 236 - Figure Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 250 - Integrative Studio I Credits: 3
ART 251 - Sculpture I Credits: 3
ART 256 - Glass I Credits: 3
ART 261 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
ART 290 - Art Seminar I Credits: 3
ART 301 - Drawing III Credits: 3
ART 304 - Visual Design for the Screen I Credits: 3
ART 315 - Photography II Credits: 3
ART 321 - Printmaking II Credits: 3
ART 334 - Painting II Credits: 3
ART 336 - Figure Drawing II Credits: 3
ART 347 - Illustration Credits: 3
ART 348 - Graphic Narration Credits: 3
ART 350 - Integrative Studio II Credits: 3
ART 351 - Sculpture II Credits: 3
ART 356 - Glass II Credits: 3
ART 361 - Ceramics II Credits: 3
ART 398 - Special Topics II Credits: 1-3
ART 401 - Drawing IV Credits: 3
ART 415 - Photography III Credits: 3
ART 421 - Printmaking III Credits: 3
ART 434 - Painting III Credits: 3
ART 436 - Figure Drawing III Credits: 3
ART 451 - Sculpture III Credits: 3
ART 456 - Glass III Credits: 3
ART 461 - Ceramics III Credits: 3
DNCE 220 - Movement Analysis and Theory Credits: 3
IA 204 - Digital Design and Presentation Techniques I Credits: 3
IA 304 - Digital Design and Presentation Techniques II Credits: 3
IA 404 - Digital Design and Presentation Techniques III Credits: 3
MSTU 106 - Foundations of Criticism: Understanding Media Credits: 3
MSTU 253 - Video Production I Credits: 3
MSTU 254 - Audio Production I Credits: 3
MSTU 322 - Introduction to Digital Photography Credits: 3
MSTU 352 - Audio Production II Credits: 3
MSTU 356 - Video Production II Credits: 3
MUS 109 - Songwriting Credits: 3
THEA 146 - Introduction to Theatre Technology Credits: 3
THEA 241 - Scene Design I Credits: 3
THEA 242 - Lighting Design I Credits: 3
THEA 243 - Costume Design I Credits: 3
THEA 244 - Makeup Design Credits: 3
THEA 245 - Properties Design Credits: 3
THEA 341 - Scene Design II Credits: 3
THEA 342 - Lighting Design II Credits: 3
THEA 343 - Costume Design II Credits: 3
THEA 349 - Theatrical Sound Design Credits: 3

Design Internship, 0 credits

BFA majors must pass the Design Internship, as specified (see Catalog description of procedures for Design Internship).

Alternately, you can elect to enroll in International Programs Internship.
ART 417 .