Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Major in Communication Design

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design at Texas State is a 3.5-year program that provides students with a comprehensive foundation in communication design principles and techniques. The curriculum includes coursework in art, design, and communication, as well as general education requirements. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including graphic design, web design, and advertising.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Communication Design is a three-and-a-half-year, sequenced curriculum that requires a minimum three-year residency at Texas State.

Course Requirements

Freshman

Fall Semester

• ART 1301 (TCCN ARTS 1311)
• ART 1303 (TCCN ARTS 2348)
• ARTC 1301
• ARTC 1302
• US 1100 (for PACE Cohort students)
• ENG 1310 (Communication Component Code 010 [TCCN ENGL 1301])

Spring Semester

• ART 1301 (TCCN ARTS 1311)
• ART 1303 (TCCN ARTS 2348)
• ARTC 1301
• ARTC 1302
• ARTH 2301 (TCCN ARTS 1303)
• ARTC 2000

Sophomore

Fall Semester

• ARTC 2303
• ARTC 3307
• ART 2313, DAN 2313, MU 2313, or TH 2313 (Creative Arts Component Code 050 [TCCN HUMA 1315])
• American History Component Code 060
• Mathematics Component Code 020
• 2D Studio Art

Spring Semester

• ARTC 2304
• ARTC 3320
• American History Component Code 060
• Component Area Option Code 090
• 3D Studio Art
• 2D Studio Art

Junior

Fall Semester

• ARTC 3301
• ARTC 3304
• Advanced ARTC Elective
• Social and Behavioral Sciences Component Code 080
• Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030

Spring Semester

• ARTC 3303
• ARTC 4308
• Advanced ART Elective
• Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030
• ARTH 3316

Senior

Fall Semester

• Advanced ARTC Electives (6 hours)
• ARTC 4200 (2 hours)
• Language, Philosophy, and Culture Component Code 040

Spring Semester

• ARTC 4315
• POSI 2320 (Government/Political Science Component Code 070 [TCCN GOVT 2305])
• Advanced ARTC Elective