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Through lectures, studio work, computer training, and internships, students learn to organize information and ideas into clear, compelling visual communications as they train for a career that increasingly combines technology with the creative process. Visiting industry professionals and a state-of-the-art digital lab help students prepare for entry into fields that include print and web communications, packaging, publication and multimedia.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 203 | 2D Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 205 | Drawing Skills & Processes Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 218 | Design Foundations OR ART 228 Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement / Foundations 1 | 3 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 227 | Digital Studio Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CA 220 | Intro to Mass Media or ART 204 Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 204 | 3D Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundations Course | Quantitative Lit OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 102 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 240 | Digital Literacy & The Photographic Image Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 228 | History of Graphic Design OR ART 218 Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundations Course | Quantitative Lit OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 201 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 232 | Art History Survey Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 331 | Drawing for Art & Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 237 | Typography Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 322 | Prepress & Production OR ART 420 Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 403 | Graphic Design Internship Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 337 | Photo Concepts Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 345 | Digital Media Art Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 327 | Publication Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 346 | Sustainable Package Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 335 | Web Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 420 | Brand Development OR ART 322 Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 323 | Art Direction Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 2XX | Intro to Creative Technology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 3XX | Art Since 1945 Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 215 | Intro to Printmaking Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 424 | Senior Design Portfolio Major Requirement | 12 CR |
| ART 3XX | Advanced Typography Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 341 | Information Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 400 | Advanced Web Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 400 | Advanced Publication Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |