Art Area - Graphic Design Emphasis, B.S. or B.A.

Program Overview

This art program provides a comprehensive foundation in various art disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, and art history. Students will develop their artistic skills and knowledge through a combination of required courses and elective options, preparing them for careers in the art field. The program culminates in a senior seminar that fosters critical thinking and professional development.

Program Outline

Outline:

Art Courses:

42 Hours

Take each course on this list:

37 Hours

• ART 101 - Drawing I Credits: 3
• ART 120 - 2-D Design Credits: 3
• ART 121 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3
• ART 202 - Drawing II Credits: 3
• ART 214 - Painting I Credits: 3
• ART 221 - 3-D Design Credits: 3
• ART 222 - Sculpture I Credits: 3
• ART 311 - Art History II Credits: 3
• ART 321 - Graphic Design II Credits: 3
• ART 412 - Graphic Design and Animation History Credits: 3
• ART 421 - Graphic Design III Credits: 3
• ART 422 - Graphic Design IV - Digital Illustration Credits: 3
• ART 470 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1

Choose one course from this list:

3 Hours

• ART 310 - Art History I Credits: 3
• ART 410 - Twentieth Century Art History Credits: 3

Choose one course from this list:

(minimum) 2 Hours

• ART 432 - Studio Problems I Credits: 2 to 3
• ART 433 - Studio Problems I Credits: 2 to 3

Art and Design Area Electives

Choose Art courses totaling six hours. Choose from Art Elective List below. Choose courses not required in the area or major.

Reference

Art Areas, Majors, and Minors Elective List

• ART 121 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3
• ART 215 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
• ART 222 - Sculpture I Credits: 3
• ART 280 - Special Topics in Art Credits: 3
• ART 302 - Drawing III Credits: 3
• ART 312 - Aesthetics Credits: 3
• ART 314 - Painting II Credits: 3
• ART 315 - Ceramics II Credits: 3
• ART 320 - Photography Credits: 3
• ART 321 - Graphic Design II Credits: 3
• ART 322 - Sculpture II Credits: 3
• ART 324 - Sculpture III Credits: 3
• ART 335 - Printmaking I Credits: 3
• ART 336 - Illustration I Credits: 3
• ART 350 - Watercolor Painting I Credits: 3
• ART 390 - Special Studies in Art History Credits: 1 to 3
• ART 411 - World Art Credits: 3
• ART 412 - Graphic Design and Animation History Credits: 3
• ART 414 - Painting III Credits: 3
• ART 416 - Ceramics IV Credits: 3
• ART 421 - Graphic Design III Credits: 3
• ART 422 - Graphic Design IV - Digital Illustration Credits: 3
• ART 432 - Studio Problems I Credits: 2 to 3
• ART 433 - Studio Problems I Credits: 2 to 3
• ART 435 - Printmaking II Credits: 3
• ART 436 - Illustration II Credits: 3
• ART 442 - Studio Problems II Credits: 2 to 3
• ART 443 - Studio Problems II Credits: 2 to 3
• ART 450 - Watercolor Painting II Credits: 3
• ART 460 - Service Learning Internship Credits: 1 to 4
• ART 461 - Animation I Credits: 3
• ART 462 - Animation II Credits: 3
• ART 463 - Animation III Credits: 3
• ART 490 - Special Studies in Art History Credits: 2 to 3