Art and Design, BFA Graphic Design Emphasis

Major Coursework

24 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 10000 - Introduction to Art and Design Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 10050 - Web Design I Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 10600 - Design Foundations Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 13000 - Drawing I Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 13600 - 3D Design Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 20300 - Adobe Certification in Photoshop Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 20400 - Adobe Certification in Illustrator Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 35000 - Portfolio Review Credit Hour: 3

Major Coursework Continued

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 14000 - Visual Storytelling Credit Hour: 3
• CINE 11000 - Video Production Credit Hour: 3

Emphasis Coursework

27 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 11600 - Drag and Drop Web Design Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 25000 - Typography I Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 30100 - Print Design and Production Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 30600 - Imaging and Illustration Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 32200 - Motion Graphics Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 32500 - Adobe Certification in InDesign Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 35500 - Visual Branding Credit Hour: 3
• AAD 35600 - Typography II Credit Hour: 3
• ARTH 36900 - History of Graphic Design Credit Hour: 3

Art and Design Elective Coursework

• 6 credit hours of coursework from any AAD, ARTH, FBD, and GAM courses not previously used as a program requirement.

Practical Application Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 44001 - Art and Design Firm Credit Hour: 3
• CAH 44444 - Internship Credit Hour: 1-6

Capstone Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

• AAD 41000 - Art and Design Capstone Credit Hour: 3

Seminar Coursework

Zero credit hour course in which students are required to enroll every fall and spring semester from matriculation to degree conferral.

• AAD 10200 - Art and Design Seminar Credit Hour: 0

Recommended GE Coursework

Note that certain courses are recommended to students in this program for satisfying General Education requirements. Students should consult with their advisor.

• AAD 18101 - Digital Photography I Credit Hour: 3
• ARTH 22300 - Global Art History I: Rise of Cities and Empires Credit Hour: 3
• ARTH 22500 - Global Art History II: Canvases and Courts of Power Credit Hour: 3
• COM 11000 - Public Speaking Credit Hour: 3
• ENGL 23000 - Business Communications Credit Hour: 3

Notes:

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.