Graphic Design
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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, a student 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 5 critical courses (ART2305C or ART2930C-Fig.Draw, ART2401C or ART2500C, ART2757C or ART2701C, GRA2111C, GRA2202C) with a grade of C or better
Semester 3:
- 2.75 UF GPA
- Complete 2 additional critical courses with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- 3.0 UF GPA for semesters 4-5
- Complete 1 additional course with a grade of C or better
- Complete the CLAST exam or be exempted
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 |
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|
Total |
12 |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
Art Fundamentals, (Drawing, 2D, & 3D) |
9 |
ARH 2050 Intro to Art History I (GE-H, I) |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Science (GE) |
3 |
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|
Total |
15 |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
PGY 2000 Level Studio in Photography |
3 |
ART2000 Level Studio in Color |
3 |
GRA 2202C Graphic Design: Letterform |
3 |
ARH 2051 Intro. to Art History II |
3 |
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
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|
Total |
15 |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
GRA2111C Graphic Design: Letterform |
3 |
ART/PGY 2000 Level Studio in 4D |
3 |
ART/PGY 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
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|
Total |
15 |
Semester 5 |
Credits |
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 Science (GE) |
3 |
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|
Total |
15 |
Semester 6 |
Credits |
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 Science (GE) |
3 |
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|
Total |
15 |
Semester 7 |
Credits |
GRA 4195C Graphic Design: Ideas and Styles |
3 |
GRA 4100C Graphic Design: Visual Sys. |
3 |
ART/PGY 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
Electives |
2 |
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|
Total |
17 |
Semester 8 |
Credits |
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 |
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|
Total |
16 |
Total Credits for Degree |
120 |