Bachelor degree in Graphic – I - Pharos Universi

The Bachelor of Graphic Illustration program at Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt, is a four-year program that equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the graphic illustration industry. Through a comprehensive curriculum that includes courses in graphic design, illustration, drawing, typography, and digital image processing, students develop their artistic abilities and technical proficiency. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing graduates for diverse careers in graphic design, illustration, animation, web design, UI design, and freelance work.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Bachelor degree in Graphic – Illustration is a four-year program offered by the Faculty of Arts and Design at Pharos University in Alexandria. The program is divided into 10 semesters, with specific courses offered each semester. | Course Title | Prerequisite | Weekly Hours | Lecture | Tutorial | Actual Hours | Credit Hours | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | G211 | Graphic Design Principles (1) | – | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G213 | Media performance (1) | – | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G215 | Drawing (1) | F115 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G271 | Arabic Calligraphy (1) | – | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | UGE02 | English Language (2) | UGE 01 | 2 | – | 2 | 2 | | – | Faculty Elective Requirement | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Course Title | Prerequisite | Weekly Hours | Lecture | Tutorial | Actual Hours | Credit Hours | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | G212 | Graphic Design Principles (2) | G211 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G214 | Media performance (2) | G213 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G216 | Drawing (2) | G215 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G272 | Arabic Calligraphy (2) | G271 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | AD231 | Color Theory | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | UGE03 | English Language (3) | UGE 02 | 2 | – | 2 | 2 | | – | Faculty Elective Requirement | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Course Title | Prerequisite | Weekly Hours | Lecture | Tutorial | Actual Hours | Credit Hours | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | G321 | Graphic Design (1) | G212 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G311 | Drawing (3) | G216 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G361 | Printmaking techniques (1) | – | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G363 | Photography (1) | – | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G365 | Productivity printing technology (1) | – | 2 | – | 2 | 2 | | G331 | Perception of the Visual Environment | – | 2 | – | 2 | 2 | | – | Faculty Elective Requirement | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Course Title | Prerequisite | Weekly Hours | Lecture | Tutorial | Actual Hours | Credit Hours | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | G322 | Graphic Design (2) | G321 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G312 | Drawing (4) | G311 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G362 | Printmaking techniques (2) | G361 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G364 | Photography (2) | G363 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | G366 | Productivity printing technology (2) | G365 | 2 | – | 2 | 2 | | G341 | Plastic art history | – | 2 | – | 2 | 2 | | – | Faculty Elective Requirement | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Course Title | Prerequisite | Weekly Hours | Lecture | Tutorial | Actual Hours | Credit Hours | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | I421 | Published designs (1) | – | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | I411 | Drawing Publication (1) | – | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | I413 | Sequential Drawing (1) | – | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | | I471 | Typography (1) | – | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | I441 | Manuscripts (1) | G341 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | | I443 | History of Drawing | – | 2 | – | 2 | 2 | | – | Specialization Elective Requirements | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Course Title | Prerequisite | Weekly Hours | Lecture | Tutorial | Actual Hours | Credit Hours | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | I422 | Published designs (2) | I421 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | I412 | Drawing Publication (2) | I411 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | I414 | sequential Drawing (2) | I413 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | | I472 | Typography (2) | I471 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | I442 | Manuscripts (2) | I441 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | | I431 | Books and Magazines | G364 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | – | Specialization Elective Requirements | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Course Title | Prerequisite | Weekly Hours | Lecture | Tutorial | Actual Hours | Credit Hours | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | I521 | Published designs (3) | I422 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | I511 | Drawing Publication (3) | I412 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | I522 | Art book design | – | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | I561 | Publication Design and Production | – | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | | I581 | Graduation Project Research | I422 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | | I551 | Digital image processing(1) | – | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | – | Free course | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | | UCS 02 | Communication Skills (2) | UCS 01 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 | | Course Title | Prerequisite | Weekly Hours | Lecture | Tutorial | Actual Hours | Credit Hours | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | I582 | Graduation Project | I581 | – | 18 | 18 | 9 | | I552 | Digital image processing(2) | I551 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | I531 | Design Ergonomics | – | 2 | – | 2 | 2 | | – | Free course | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |

| Total | | | 3 | 20 | 23 | 15 |

Specialization Elective Requirements:

| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | GD531 | Visual Thinking | 2 | | GD532 | Semantics | 2 | | I532 | Marketing and Consumer Psychology | 2 | | I533 | Criticism of Plastic Art | 2 |

Other:

The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of graphic illustration. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in various areas such as:

Graphic Design: Designing logos, branding materials, advertising campaigns, and other visual communication elements.
Illustration: Creating illustrations for books, magazines, websites, and other media.
Animation: Creating animated graphics and videos for various purposes.
Web Design: Designing and developing websites and web applications.
User Interface (UI) Design: Designing user-friendly interfaces for software applications, websites, and other digital products.
Freelance Work: Providing graphic design and illustration services to clients on a project basis.