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Nov 24, 2024
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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graphic Design, Interactive Media, and Digital 3D BFA
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This unique program has placed many of its graduates in high-end design positions in the region. It focuses on design as process and critical thinking to give form to content. The Graphic Design concentration treats the computer as a design environment, where students learn to convert their traditional design and color skills to the digital realm. Three high-end computer studios are equipped with the latest software and tools.
This concentration has three possible tracks each focusing on the development of an portfolio for career interviews is a major focus.
- The imaging track concentrates on two-dimensional design and image manipulation as it applies to the graphic design industry.
- The interactive media track concentrates on interactive development for screen based media.
- The 3D design concentrates on 3D animation art as it is used for product design/visualization, film or video.
A student who has successfully completed a degree in the Visualist program may have career opportunities, or further study, in areas which include:
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Imaging |
Interactive Media |
3D Design |
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- Marketing
- Advertising
- Logo Design
- Typographer
- Book Designer
- Apparel Design
- Photo Designer
- Magazine Design
- Graphic Designer
- Information Design
- Packaging Designer
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- Marketing
- Advertising
- Logo Design
- Book Designer
- Magazine Design
- Graphic Designer
- Website Designer
- Information Design
- Packaging Designer
- Interactive Media Designer
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- 3D Environmental Artist
- Virtual Lighting Artist
- Packaging Designer
- 3D Character Artist
- Graphic Designer
- Product Designer
- Creature Rigger
- Texture Artist
- 3D Animator
- Video Editor
- 3D Modeler
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Concentration Requirements
| General Education Program |
40 Hours |
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Further information is listed in the General Education Program or can be obtained from the dean’s office. |
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| Additonal Courses |
4 Hours |
| Art Core Requirements |
21 Hours |
| Visualist Core Requirements |
15 Hours |
| Visualist Electives |
9 Hours |
| Visualist Specialization Student must |
21-24 Hours |
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choose one of three visualist tracks. |
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| Art Studio Electives Chosen from ARTS and |
6 Hours |
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ARTG outside of the visualist specialization. |
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| General Electives Chosen from courses other than ARTX. |
6 Hours |
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| Total Hours Required |
125 Hours |
Junior Portfolio Review Students choosing this concentration may be asked, with half semester notice, to submit a portfolio in order to be admitted into the junior year of the visualist program. Only those students who pass this assessment of their portfolio are permitted to continue in the program. Students who do not pass this review may choose to apply their accumulated credits toward the BFA in studio arts.
General Eduction Program
| English Composition |
6 Hours |
| Oral Communication |
3 Hours |
| Quantitative Reasoning |
3 Hours |
| Engaged Citizenry |
3 Hours |
| Ethical Insight & Reasoning |
3 Hours |
| Fine & Performing Arts |
3 Hours |
| Global Perspectives |
3 Hours |
| Historical Perspectives |
3 Hours |
| Human Behavior |
3 Hours |
| Literature |
3 Hours |
| Natural Science |
7 Hours |
| Total Hours |
40 |
Art Core
Note: Some ARTH courses available to this section may be used to fulfill certain GEP requirements.
Graphic Design Electives (9 Hours)
Choose three courses from the following:
Graphic Design Specialization (21 Hours)
Choose one track.
Design Track Electives
Choose three (3) courses from the following:
Interactive Media Track Electives
Choose three (3) courses from the following:
3D Design Track
Choose four (4) courses from the following:
3D Design Track Electives
Choose four (4) courses from the following:
Art Studio Electives
Choose six (6) hours of any ARTS or ARTG courses not taken in major.
General Electives
Choose any six (6) courses that are not ARTS or ARTG courses.
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