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Visual Communication - Graphic Design, BS

The Visual Communication – Graphic Design major is the study of visual communication with an emphasis on conceptual problem-solving and technical proficiency. It prepares students with the knowledge and skills to conceptually develop and execute design solutions according to the needs of audiences and within the context for which the communication is intended. Today's graphic designers work digitally along with analog and are professional leaders working in branding, UX/UI (User Interface/User Experience Design), packaging, interactive design, publication design, and corporate communications.

Program Requirements for Visual Communication- Graphic Design

Required Courses

ART 1600/GRD 16002-D DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

3
ART 1700/GRD 1700GRAPHIC DESIGN I

3
DMP 2030/GRD 2030DIGITAL MEDIA FOR CONTENT CREATION

3
ART 2200/GRD 2200DESIGN IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION

3
ART 2260/GRD 2260TYPOGRAPHY

3
DMP 2750/GRD 2750DIGITAL ANIMATION I

3
ART 2800/GRD 2800DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

3
ART 3300HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN

3
ART 3550/GRD 3550WEB PAGE AND WEB SITE DESIGN

3
GRD 3617/DMP 3617DIGITAL ANIMATION II

3
CMA 4850/APR 4850/JRL 4850COMMUNICATION ARTS INTERNSHIP

3
ART 4900/CMA 4901SPECIAL TOPICS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

3
ART 4950/CMA 4950PORTFOLIO SEMINAR

3

Electives (minimum of 18 additional credits)

Choose any six (6) Liberal Arts courses. Recommended Electives listed below.

ART 1030HISTORY OF ART

3
CMA 2170PUBLIC SPEAKING

3
CMA 2020MASS MEDIA & COMMUNICATION

3
CMA 4088/BUS 4088ADVERTISING

3