Art Studio/Graphic Design and Illustration, BFA

Program Code: ARST-GRPH

The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design and Illustration Track prepares students for careers in graphic design and illustration, covering a broad range of topics within these areas including web design, publication design, interactive design, animation, three-dimensional modeling, corporate identity, and narrative and sequential art. Faculty mentors assist Graphic Design and Illustration students with the development of a professional portfolio.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design and Illustration Track receive substantial instruction in their area of study. All BFA - Graphic Design and Illustration Track students must participate in Annual Reviews with the faculty at the conclusion of their freshman, sophomore, and junior years of study and complete a design portfolio prior to graduation.

Liberal Studies: 43-44

Fine Arts: 3

ARHI 205 - Ancient to Medieval Art Credits: 3

Mathematics: 3

Liberal Studies Electives: 3

ARHI 207 - Renaissance to Modern Art Credits: 3

Major:

Foundation Required: 9

ART 111 - Figure Drawing Credits: 3
ART 112 - Fundamentals of Drawing Credits: 3
ART 114 - Color and Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3

Beginning Studio Required: 9

ART 218 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
ART 221 - Principles of Illustration Credits: 3
ART 226 - Typography Credits: 3

Beginning Studio Elective: 3

One of the following courses:

ART 211 - Painting Credits: 3
ART 213 - Woodworking: Function and Form Credits: 3
ART 214 - Ceramics Credits: 3
ART 215 - Sculpture Credits: 3
ART 216 - Jewelry and Metals Credits: 3
ART 217 - Print Media Credits: 3
ART 281 - Special Topics Credits: 1-3

Art History Required: 6

ARHI 103 - How Design Changes the World Credits: 3
ARHI 4XX – Any Upper Level Art History Credits: 3

Intermediate/Advanced Studio Required: 30

ART 455 - 3D Modeling and Animation Credits: 3-6
ART 456 - Advanced Web and Interactive Design Credits: 3-6
ART 465 - Advanced Illustration Credits: 3-6
ART 466 - Digital Image Synthesis for the Designer and Illustrator Credits: 3
ART 478 - Career Practices for Designers and Illustrators Credits: 3
ART 423 - Drawing: Materials and Process Credits: 3
ART 424 - Drawing: Ideation and Concept Credits: 3
ART 448 - Brand Design Credits: 3
ART 355 - Intermediate Graphic Design and Illustration Credits: 3
ART 356 - Intermediate Layout and Composition for Print and Interactive Media Credits: 3

Controlled Electives: 15

Five of the following courses:

ART 113 - 3D Design and Digital Fabrication Credits: 3
ART 211 - Painting Credits: 3
ART 213 - Woodworking: Function and Form Credits: 3
ART 214 - Ceramics Credits: 3
ART 215 - Sculpture Credits: 3
ART 216 - Jewelry and Metals Credits: 3
ART 217 - Print Media Credits: 3
ART 451 - Advanced Woodworking: Function and Form Credits: 3
ART 452 - Advanced Ceramics Credits: 3
ART 453 - Advanced Sculpture Credits: 3
ART 454 - Advanced Painting Credits: 3
ART 460 - Advanced Jewelry and Metals Credits: 3
ART 493 - Internship Credits: 3-12
COMM 271 - Beginning Photography Credits: 3
COMM 371 - Advanced Photography Credits: 3
MKTG 320 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
MKTG 321 - Consumer Behavior Credits: 3

Free Electives: 4-5

Total Degree Requirements: 120 (3, 4)

See advisory paragraph “Timely Completion of Degree Requirements ” in the section on Requirements for Graduation

(1) ART 281 may be used only once.

(2) Inclusion of internship credits toward any portion of fulfillment of degree requirements must be approved by the departmental chair and student’s major advisor. Approval must be obtained in writing before enrollment.

(3) Student must achieve a cumulative 2.5 GPA and earn a “C” or better in all ART and ARHI courses to graduate.

(4) See advisory paragraph “Timely Completion of Degree Requirements” in the section on Requirements for Graduation.