Graphic Design Studio Course Offerings for BFA Majors:

Graphic Design Related Courses:
1105 Introduction to Graphic Design I
A studio introduction to the fundamentals
of visual communication. Course includes
formal application of design principles as well
as exposure to tools, computer technology,
methodology and visual analysis involved in the
nature of message design. Credit: 3 semester
hours. Studio fee, $50.

1115 Introduction to Graphic Design II
Prerequisite: ART 1105. Continued exploration
and exposure to visual communication
problems and principles. Experimental
opportunities with symbol design, form and
progression problems, typography and analysis
of the visual language of representation and
interpretation. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Studio fee, $50.

1135 Digital Media I
Introductory course exploring the use of
computers as a tool in the visual arts. Students
will use computers to solve visual problems,
and create digital images.
Credit: 3 semester hours. Studio fee, $50.

2115 Graphic Production
Continued exploration and exposure to the
craftsmanship, terminology and technology
necessary in the production of print media.
Emphasis is on producing projects, from
concept to camera-ready art, using the
computer programs relevant to the field.
Credit: 3 semester hours. Studio fee, $50.

2125 Typography
Exposure to the study of typography as visual
communication tool. Experimental studies and
related problems involving the fundamentals of
type, theory, application, technology and
history. Credit: 3 semester hours. Studio fee, $50.

3125 Advanced Typography
Prerequisite: ART 2125. Complex typographical
concerns exploring the use of type in a variety
of medias, with emphasis on the development
of a personal typographical problem solving.
Studio. Credit: 3 semester hours. Studio fee $30

2130 Motion Graphics
Prerequisite: ART 1115 or ART 1105. The
fundamentals of design in motion. Using video,
still imagery and sound, students will study
techniques of dubbing, assembling and
inserting visuals to create graphics for
television, the Web and cinema title design.
Studio. Credit: 3 semester hours. Studio fee, $50.

3135 Junior Design
Prerequisite: ART 1105, 1115, 3125, or 2115.
This course will emphasis the formal visual and
theoretical competencies needed in design
problem solving though the use of advanced
level studio projects. The class will also respond
to contemporary issues in the graphic design
though reading, written projects, field trips and
class lectures. Students will be encouraged to
make connections between design theory and
methodology explored in lectures and their
own work. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Studio fee, $50.

4120 Senior Design
Prerequisite: ART 1105, 1115, 2115, 2125 or
3125.The development of theories and
practices for communication design exploring
social responsibility, sustainability, ethics, client
relations, originality and compensation are
covered. Studio. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Studio fee $50.

4953 Independent Study (Art)
A semester of independent work in the
student’s major field of concentration.
(permission of the Department Chair required).
Credit: 3 semester hours.

2135 Advanced Digital Media
Prerequisite: ART 1135. An advanced course in digital media provides the opportunity to produce portfolio quality computer-generated graphics as it
applies to print and television media using the
Macintosh and IBM Graphic Workstations. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Studio fee, $50.

2145 History of Visual Communications
A comprehensive overview of the history of
humanity’s effort to give visual form to ideas
and concepts, to store knowledge and give
order and clarity to information.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
(Also listed in Art History Course Offerings.)

3110 Professional Portfolio
A pre-professional course in which students
with clarified career goals refine and perfect
their portfolios by emphasizing the needs and
concerns of target markets. Business skills,
legal, contractual and taxation issues prepare
the student for the professional world.
Credit: 3 semester hours. Studio fee, $50.

3115 Book Arts
Prerequisite: ART 1105 and ART 1510.
This course will introduce students to the
book as an art form. Emphasis is on visual
and conceptual structuring of the book that
investigates the interplay between idea and
form. Various methods of book construction
will be taught along with basic printing
techniques encompassing traditional and
digital methods that focus on the sequencing
of images. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Studio fee, $50.

3120 Web Design
Prerequisite: ART 1105, 1115. This course is
specifically structured to introduce art majors
to the tools and visual language required for
successful web design. The student will
systematically learn how to build WEB sites
using Dreamweaver and other pertinent
programs. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Studio fee, $50.

3130 Advanced Web Design 
Prerequisite: ART 1115, 3120. This course in
Advanced Web Design is structured to
ntroduce art majors to media rich Web design
via the “flash” Macromedia plug-in. This
design course allows students to add
animation and interactivity to their Web design
projects. Credit: 3 semester hours.

4125 Creative Thesis
Restricted registration. Open to senior B.F.A.
degree candidates only, upon recommendation
of the Chair and Faculty Review Committee.
Prerequisite: Completion of 78 art credits. A
written statement of intention by each
individual, followed by the creation of a major
or related body of work in the area of
concentration. Credit: 9 semester hours.
Studio fee, $50.

4909 Internship
Restricted registration. Open to senior B.F.A.
degree candidates only, upon recommendation
of the Chair and Faculty Review Committee.
Prerequisite: Completion of all required studio
art courses. Students are placed in design
studios, advertising agencies, galleries,
museums or other institutions concomitant
with their career aspirations, where they gain
practical experience in real situations under the
supervision of working professionals.
Credit: 9 semester hours.