The BA in Graphic Design prepares students to develop strong design concepts. While understanding design language and process, students gain experience in research and collaboration. The program equips students with knowledge of industry-standard software and design skills required in professional practice.
Courses cover typography, layout, branding, etc., that train the critical and creative thinking skills of students to solve problems visually and execute designs on both print and digital platforms.
The BA in Graphic Design is a flexible program that allows students to study art within the framework of a liberal arts education. Degree requirements provide a firm foundation in art practice while leaving room for students to consider expanding their academic experience with minors or double majors. Other students may choose the BA in Graphic Design because it provides prerequisite coursework for careers or academic work outside the art discipline.
The Graphic Design program requires a total of 124 credit hours of coursework: 49 credit hours of GenEd courses + 48 credit hours of Graphic Design courses. Course requirements for the major are listed below.
Current and prospective students should contact Shirley Zhang ([email protected]) with any questions or to make a personalized plan for degree completion.
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
ART 1003 | Art History Survey I | 3 |
ART 1023 | Technology for Graphics | 3 |
ART 1103 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
ART 1143 | Drawing and Design I | 3 |
ART 1203 | Foundation in Design | 3 |
ART 2023 | Painting I | 3 |
ART 2063 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
ART 2363 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
ART 4113 | Digital Portfolio Development | 3 |
ART 4163 | Senior Exhibition/Capstone | 3 |
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
ART 2463 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
ART 3103 | Visual Identity Design | 3 |
ART 3563 | Illustration | 3 |
ART 3403 | Digital Photography II | 3 |
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
ART 2013 | Ceramics | 3 |
ART 2663 | Basic Film Photography | 3 |
ART 3013 | Drawing II | 3 |
ART 3023 | Printmaking | 3 |
ART 3043 | Sculpture | 3 |
ART 3203 | App UI/UX Design | 3 |
ART 3463 | Web Design | 3 |
ART 3803 | Special Topics | 3 |
ART 3823 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
ART 4083 | Internship | 3 |
A minimum of 124 credit hours, including General Education hours, are required for a degree.
Students interested in Studio Art and Graphic Design can easily transfer their academic credits to 蜜桃影像AV! OCCC and Rose State College students should review the below articulation agreements to determine which courses are needed for the Studio Art and Design degree.
