2001 - 2002
Undergraduate Catalog
College of Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Graphic design is a professional program for careers in graphic design and related fields. The curriculum includes a series of introductory courses in design, drawing, 2D, 3D and 4D studio courses and art history. In the junior and senior years, computers are needed for design history and professional practices courses.
Deadline for portfolio for admission at the 3000-course level is April 1 for the fall semester. A recent portfolio should include drawing and design projects. In addition, all transfer student applications to UF are due February 1 .
All students must lease, purchase or otherwise obtain a computer system by the junior level. Specific system requirements are available from the school or the graphic design coordinator.
Tracking for Graphic Design
Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for sem 1-5
- Complete a total of 9 hours (ART1802C, ART1803C) or a total of 6 hours of any ART or PGY course at the 2000 level with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 2:
- Complete ART2220C with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 3:
- Complete ARH 2050 and ART2238C with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 4:
- Complete ARH2051 with a grade of "C" or better
NOTE: Listed below is a suggested semester-by-semester plan for enrollment. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.
NOTE: Students must complete a 2-D, a 3-D and a 4-D 2000-level course as part of their 2000-level studio requirements.
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Semester 1 |
Credits |
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ART 1802C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Lecture |
3 |
|
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Studio |
6 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
12 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
|
ART 2305C/2306C Drawing Studio |
3 |
|
ART 2000 Level Studio |
3 |
|
ART 2220C Graphic Design: Visual Dynamics |
3 |
|
ARH 2050 Intro to Art History I (GE-H, I) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 3 |
|
|
ART 2000 Level Studio in 3-D Medium |
3 |
|
ART 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
ART 2238C Graphic Design: Letterform |
3 |
|
ARH 2051 Intro. to Art History II |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
|
ART 2685C/2686C 4-D Art Studio |
3 |
|
ART 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
ART 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
A minimum of 50 credits must be completed at the 3000-4000 levels.
|
Semester 5 |
|
|
ART 3233C Graphic Design: Visualization and Creativity |
3 |
|
ART 3283C Graphic Design: Typography |
3 |
|
ART 3807C Interdisciplinary Studio |
3 |
|
ARH 3000-4000 Level Elective (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
|
ART 3234C Graphic Design: Technologies and Processes |
3 |
|
ART 3232C Graphic Design: Image and Illustration |
3 |
|
ART 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
ARH 3000-4000 Level Elective (GE- H,I) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
|
|
ART 4235C Graphic Design: Ideas and Styles |
3 |
|
ART 4239C Graphic Design: Visual Sys. |
3 |
|
ART 3000 Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Electives |
5 |
|
Total |
17 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
|
ART 4241C Graphic Design: Design Workshop |
3 |
|
ART 4243C Graphic Design: Senior Studio |
3 |
|
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
|
ART 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Total Credits for Degree |
120 |