Bachelor of Arts in Design - Graphic Design ConcentrationThe Graphic Design concentration provides students with the visual design and cutting edge computer skills needed to succeed in the growing, field of print graphic design, advertising agency art direction, corporate design or publishing industry design. First year students start by learning the basics of design and drawing techniques while studying and recognizing the fundamentals of form, texture, and color and utilize these skills in manual applications. The students quickly move to full hands-on computer experience generating electronic designs, illustrations, and digital artworks utilizing the latest software and hardware. As the students develop as graphic designers they will learn advanced techniques for creating effective brochures, corporate identity programs, print and TV advertising campaigns, pre-press file preparation and print production. In addition, students will also learn other topics such as web design and electronic media applications which are essential to the industry in today's fast-paced business environment. This sample curriculum sequence illustrates how a student might progress through the program. Course sequence may vary as long as prerequisites are met. Freshman Year
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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PSYC1001
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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MKTG2101
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Advertising
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3
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GRPH2140
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Graphic Design I
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3
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ENGL2003
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Public Speaking
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3
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GRPH2120
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Techniques of Vector Imaging
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3
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GRPH2150
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Graphic Design II
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3
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GRPH2130
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Techniques of Raster Imaging
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3
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GRPH2170
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Digital Photography
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3
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Elective (Science/lab)
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4
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Elective (Science/lab)
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4
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16
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16
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Junior Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit
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Spring Semester
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Credit
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Design Elective
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3
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GRPH3110
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Advanced Web Design
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3
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GRPH2160
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Introduction to Web Design
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3
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GRPH3140
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Package Design
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3
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SOCI1001
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Math Elective (2000+)
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3
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GRPH3120
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Publication Design
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3
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Humanities/SS Elective
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3
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GRPH3130
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Advertising Design
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3
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Open Elective
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3
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15
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15
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Senior Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit
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Spring Semester
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Credit
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GRPH4520
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Senior Team Project
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3
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GRPH4530
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Professional Practices in Design
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3
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GRPH4510
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Design Portfolio
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3
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GRPH4210
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Special Projects in Design or
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3
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GRPH4400
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Special Topics in Design
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3
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Open Elective
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Humanities Elective
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3
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GRPH4300
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Career Internship or
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3
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Open Elective
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3
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GRPH Elective
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Humanities Elective (Non-Western)
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3
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Humanities Elective (3000+) |
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Total Credits:
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124
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Graphic Design Electives include:
- GRPH4215 Corporate Design
- GRPH4220 Advanced Digital Photography
- GRPH3702 Advanced Advertising Design