Art, Graphic Design Emphasis (ARTSG.BA)

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The Graphic Design Emphasis draws together relevant courses from Art, Communication, and Digital Media Studies to provide the student with a solid foundation in a variety of graphic design applications and aesthetics.

Degree Checklist

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ARTSG.BA 21-22

General Education Requirements - Total Hours:50-59

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This program requires six hours of language at the intermediate level.

Specialty Area Requirements

Graphic Design Emphasis

Art Core
ARTS 200 - Visual Art and Christian Faith Credit Hours: 1
ARTS 211 - Drawing I Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 216 - 2-D Design Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 220 - Vector Graphics (Illustrator) Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 230 - Graphic Design (PhotoShop) Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 244 - Art History I Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 245 - Art History II Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 260 - Painting I Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 299 - First Portfolio Review Credit Hours: 0
ARTS 301 - Advanced Graphic Design Concepts Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 320 - Digital Illustration Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 355 - Layout Design & Typography Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 399 - Second Portfolio Review Credit Hours: 0
ARTS 490 - Senior Seminar and Project Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 495 - Senior Capstone Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 499 - Senior Portfolio Review and Exhibition Credit Hours: 0
Graphic Design Electives (choose 9 hours):
ARTS 213 - Watercolor Painting I Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 298 - Gallery Management Practicum Credit Hours: 1
ARTS 311 - Drawing II Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 314 - Watercolor Painting II Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 330 - Renaissance Art History Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 345 - Modern Art History Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 361 - Painting II Credit Hours: 3
COMM 250 - Basic Digital Photography Credit Hours: 3
COMM 270 - Web Page Design Credit Hours: 3
COMM 332 - Advanced Digital Photography Credit Hours: 3
DIGM 245 - Motion Media Design Credit Hours: 3
DIGM 246 - Advanced Motion Media Design Credit Hours: 3

Academic Catalog

Art, Graphic Design Emphasis (ARTSG.BA)

Degree Checklist

General Education Requirements - Total Hours:50-59

Specialty Area Requirements

Graphic Design Emphasis

Specialty Area Subtotal Hours: 46

Electives - Total Hours: 19-24

Total Hours in Program: 120