Nov 30, 2024

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2024-2025 General Catalog

Art: Graphic Design BFA - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (15.5 credits)

ART 1020 - Drawing I (BCA) 3 credit(s)
ART 1120 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s) or
ART 1130 - Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s)
ART 2700 - Fine Art Seminar 0.5 credit(s)
ARTH 2710 - Survey of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval (BHU) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) , Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) , Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) , or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course - 3 credits

Spring Semester (15.5-17.5 credits)

Portfolios for the ART BS review due. See department website for more information.

ART 1120 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s) or
ART 1130 - Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s)
Art Core Course - 3 credits
ART 2700 - Fine Art Seminar 0.5 credit(s)
ARTH 2720 - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern (BHU) 3 credit(s)
Math or Statistics course (Math Placement ) - 3-5 credits
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Portfolios for the BFA review in Graphic Design due. See department website for more information.

ART 2400 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 credit(s)
ART 3420 - Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar 1 credit(s)
Art Core Course - 3 credits
ARTH 3000 Level or Higher (Communications Intensive (CI) course) - 3 credits
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) , Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) , Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) , or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course - 3 credits
General Elective course - 3 credits

Spring Semester (16 credits)

ART 3400 - Typography 3 credit(s)
ART 3410 - History of Graphic Design Studio 3 credit(s)
ART 3420 - Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar 1 credit(s)
ARTH 3000 Level or Higher (Communications Intensive (CI) course) - 3 credits
General Elective course - 3 credits
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) , Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) , Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) , or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course - 3 credits

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 credits)

ART 3420 - Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar 1 credit(s)
ART 4410 - Graphic Interface Design I 3 credit(s)
ART 4420 - Brand Identity Design 3 credit(s)
Art Core course - 3 credits
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) , Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) , Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) , or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course - 3 credits
General Elective course - 3 credits

Spring Semester (16 credits)

ART 3420 - Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar 1 credit(s)
ART 4440 - Type, Image, and Visual Continuity 3 credit(s)
Art Core course - 3 credits
Graphic Design Elective course - 3 credits
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) or Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course - 3 credits
General Elective course - 3 credits

Year 4

Fall Semester (13 credits)

ART 3420 - Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar 1 credit(s)
Graphic Design Elective course (See advisor for courses taught this semester) - 3 credits
Graphic Design Elective course (See advisor for courses taught this semester) - 3 credits
Art Core course - 3 credits
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) or Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course - 3 credits

Spring Semester (13 credits)

ART 3420 - Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar 1 credit(s)
ART 4450 - Senior Capstone 3 credit(s)
Graphic Design Elective course (See advisor for courses taught this semester) - 3 credits
Art Core course - 3 credits
Quantitative Intensive (QI) course - 3 credits

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