Degree Requirements

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Graphic Design

1. University Core Curriculum—52 hours.
The Arts Elective is covered by program requirements.

2. Visual Arts Core—24 hours
ART 1123 Computer Graphics
ART 1133 Visual Media and Culture
ART 2213 Color Studies
ART 2253 Graphic Design I
ART 2403 Introduction to Photography
ART 4103 Portfolio and Presentation
ART 4423 Internship

One of the following:
ART 2153 European Art and Culture
ART 2233 Art History
ART 2343 European Art Tour

3. Graphic Design Major—27 hours
ART 1243 Drawing I
ART 2263 Graphic Design II
ART 2303 Foundations in Interactive Design
ART 2503 Typography
ART 3153 Digital Darkroom
ART 3203 History of Advertising and Design
ART 3263 Graphic Design III
ART 3743 Web Design and Authoring
ART 4413 Graphic Design IV

4. Electives as necessary to complete minimum semester hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Requirements for minor in Graphic Design

ART 1123 Computer Graphics
ART 2253 Graphic Design I
ART 2263 Graphic Design II
ART 2503 Typography

Nine hours from among the following, including six upper division:
ART 2213 Color Studies
ART 2403 Introduction to Photography
ART 3203 History of Advertising and Design
ART 3263 Graphic Design III
ART 4413 Graphic Design IV
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21