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Visual Communication - Graphic Design, BS

The Visual Communication – Graphic Design major is the study of visual communication with an emphasis on conceptual problem-solving and technical proficiency. It prepares students with the knowledge and skills to conceptually develop and execute design solutions according to the needs of audiences and within the context for which the communication is intended. Today's graphic designers work digitally along with analog and are professional leaders working in branding, UX/UI (User Interface/User Experience Design), packaging, interactive design, publication design, and corporate communications.

Program Requirements for Visual Communication- Graphic Design

Required Courses

ART 1020BASIC DRAWING TECHNIQUES

3
ART 1600/CMA 16002-D DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

3
ART 1700/CMA 1700GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES I

3
ART 2200/CMA 2200DESIGN IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION

3
ART 2260/CMA 2260TYPOGRAPHY

3
ART 2700/CMA 2700GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES II

3
ART 2750/CMA 2750DIGITAL ANIMATION I

3
ART 2800/CMA 2800DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

3
ART 3100/CMA 3112POSTER DESIGN ART AS ACTIVISM

3
ART 3300/CMA 3323HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN

3
ART 3550/CMA 3500WEB PAGE AND WEB SITE DESIGN

3
ART 3600/CMA 3617DIGITAL ANIMATION II

3
CMA 4850COMMUNICATION ARTS INTERNSHIP

3
ART 4900/CMA 4901SPECIAL TOPICS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

3
ART 4950/CMA 4950PORTFOLIO SEMINAR

3

A minimum of 18 additional credits