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Dec 11, 2024
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2024-2025 Course Catalog
Graphic Design BFA
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Graphic design is the art and practice of displaying ideas and experiences through imagery and text. The form the design takes may be physical or virtual and may range from something as small as an icon to as large as a museum installation.
Traditionally designers have worked in the publishing realm of books, magazines, and posters but with the many new opportunities digital has provided, graphic design plays a role in many different media including apps and webpages as well as games and other virtual experiences.
The Graphic Design program at SSU has placed many of its graduates in high-end design positions in the region and beyond. Students are grounded in foundational art, design, color, and type principles as well as introduced to and trained in some of the key software packages standard in the design industry. However, beyond these basics, the graphic design degree at SSU focuses on design as process and critical thinking to give form to content and enhance communication.
Learning outcomes
- Develop proficiency in the tools, media, software, and technology related to visual design.
- Create work that demonstrates a strong concept, focused research, and an understanding of design principles.
- Employ a vocabulary for design critique and presentation.
- Prepared for the challenges of professional practice with an understanding of the role design can play within the community and in solving problems, large and small.
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Degree Requirements
Requirement |
Hours |
General Education Program |
44 |
Art Core Requirements |
30 |
Graphic Arts Core |
24 |
Art Studio Electives |
24 |
Total Hours Required |
122* |
Notes:
* 120 Credit hours are required to graduate.
General Education Requirements
Requirement |
Hours |
English Composition |
6 |
Oral Communication |
3* |
Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
Engaged Citizenry |
3* |
Ethical Insight and Reasoning |
3 |
Fine and Performing Arts |
3 |
Global Perspective |
3* |
Historical Perspectives |
3* |
Human Behavior |
3 |
Literature |
3 |
Natural Sciences |
7 |
First Year Experience |
1 |
Senior Capstone |
3 |
Total Hours: |
44 |
Notes:
- Some majors have opportunities to double count certain courses withing the GEP for the major. Contact your academic advisor for details.
- Please refer to the General Education Program information for specific courses.
Art Core
Complete all courses (30 hours; 21 with all double counts) within this section.
Note: Three of the ARTH courses available to this section may be double counted to fulfill GEP requirements.
Senior Studio
Complete the Senior Studio sequence.
Graphic Arts - Requirements
Required: All Courses
Art Studio Electives
(24 credit hours) Choose in any ARTS or ARTG courses outside of concentration.
More information
This program is a part of the Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts department. For more information or to get started with this degree, contact the department chair or the department secretary.
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