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.
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.
Graphic Design
To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA
- Complete a total of 9 hours (ART1802C, ART1803C) or a total of 6 hours of any ART or PGY or GRA course at the 2000 level with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 2:
- 2.50 UF GPA
- Complete 2 of 7 critical courses (GRA2111C, GRA2202C, ARH2050, ARH2051, 3 courses of ART/PGY 2000 level) with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 3:
- 2.75 UF GPA
- Complete 3 additional critical courses with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 4:
- 3.0 UF GPA for sems 4-5
- Complete 2 additional courses with a grade of "C" or better
- Complete the CLAST exam or be exempted
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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.
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
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/2374C Drawing Studio |
3 |
|
ART/PGY 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
GRA2111C 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/PGY 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
GRA 2202C Graphic Design: Letterform |
3 |
|
ARH 2051 Intro. to Art History II |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
|
ART 2621C/2622C 4-D Art Studio |
3 |
|
ART/PGY 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
ART/PGY 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 5 |
|
|
GRA 3193C Graphic Design: Visualization and Creativity |
3 |
|
GRA 3138C Graphic Design: Typography |
3 |
|
ART 3807C Interdisciplinary Studio |
3 |
|
ARH 3000-4000 Level Elective |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
|
GRA 3194C Graphic Design: Technologies and Processes |
3 |
|
GRA 3112C Graphic Design: Image and Illustration |
3 |
|
ART/PGY 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
ARH 3000-4000 Level Elective |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
|
|
GRA 4195C Graphic Design: Ideas and Styles |
3 |
|
GRA 4100C Graphic Design: Visual Sys. |
3 |
|
ART/PGY 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Electives |
5 |
|
Total |
17 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
|
GRA 4187C Graphic Design: Design Workshop |
3 |
|
GRA 4186C Graphic Design: Senior Studio |
3 |
|
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
|
ART/PGY 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Total Credits for Degree |
120 |
