Academic Catalog

Graphic Design BA

Graphic Design BA - 43 Credits (Online)

The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design program prepares students of both profession and higher educational opportunities in the art world. BA students gain a solid foundation in a variety of art processes and techniques, along with a solid technical understanding of the graphic design industry and future career expectations. Students obtaining a BA in Graphic Design also choose a minor to accompany and add a robust grounding to their field of study. - Program requirements: 43 program credit hours, plus 6 language credit hours, and a minor

Major Requirements

Core Credits: 34.00 (Art courses 16 credits plus Graphic Design courses 18 credits)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART 103Art Foundations

3

ART 140Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud -X

3

ART 230Art History: Prehistory to Renaissance -U

3

ART 231Art History: Renaissance to Today-U

3

ART 350Professional Practice

3

ART 470Senior Practicum

1

ART 110Drawing I -X

3

ART 202Fundamentals of Graphic Design

3

ART 332Publication Design

3

ART 346Digital Illustration

3

ART 416Packaging Design

3

ART 430Animation

3

Professional Development Elective - 6 credits (choose from the following options)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BUS 206Entrepreneurship

3

BUS 321Principles of Marketing

3

CIS 327Website Development

3

Art Elective - 3 credits (choose from the following options)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART 105Basic Design -X

3

ART 120Art Appreciation -X

3

ART 238Art Through the Ages -U

3

ART 305Art and Activism

3