major: Graphic Design
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 2025-2026
Prerequisites (21 credits)
Requires grades of C or above.
ART1300C Drawing I (3 Credits)ART2301C Drawing II (3 Credits)
ARH2050 Art History Survey I (3 Credits)
GRA2190C Graphic Design: Principles (3 Credits)
GRA2208C Type Visualization (3 Credits)
Core Requirements (12 credits)
Must be completed with a grade of C or higher
ARH2051 Art History Survey II (3 Credits)GRA2160C Graphic Design: Process and Methods (3 Credits)
GRA2110C Graphic Design: Creativity and Critique (3 Credits)
GRA2108 Graphic Design History (3 Credits)
Major Requirements (27 credits)
Grades of C or above required in all major requirements and major electives. Students may not enroll in 3000/4000 level major requirements or major electives until after they have successfully completed the portfolio review and been selected for the major.
GRA3523C User Interface and Interaction Design (3 Credits)GRA3155C Graphic Symbols and Semiotics (3 Credits)
GRA3192C Type Communication (3 Credits)
GRA3512C Visual Identity (3 Credits)
GRA4886C Visual Systems (3 Credits)
GRA4423 Graphic Design Professional Practices (3 Credits)
GRA4189C Graphic Design Portfolio (3 Credits)
Select 1 ARH 3000/4000 Level Course (3 Credits)
Major Electives (18 credits)
Must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
SELECT 3 GRA 3000/4000 level courses for a total of 9 credit hours
Suggested Graphic Design Major Electives
GRA 3118 Publication Design
GRA 3174 Poster Design
GRA 3183 Type Studio
GRA 3833 Motion Graphics
GRA 3880 Illustration
GRA 3955 Design on Site
GRA 4119 Package Design
GRA 4137 Advanced Web Design
GRA 4154 Advanced Illustration
GRA 4179 Social Design
GRA 4186 Senior Design Studio
GRA 4513 Product Promotion
GRA 4884 Advanced Motion Design
GRA 4915 Directed Individual Study
GRA 4940 Internship in Graphic Design
SELECT 3 Upper-Level Courses (3000/4000) from any of the following prefixes:
Free Electives (6 credits)
SELECT 3 HOURS FREE ELECTIVES 1000/2000