Course offerings in the Graphic Design program range from the historically based to the technologically advanced. Visual communication is explored through the study of communication theory and contemporary practice and is enacted through making.
Particular emphasis is placed on the idea that design reflects and affects culture. Small class sizes, generally between fifteen to twenty-two students, promote close interaction with other students and faculty. Graduates go on to successful careers in many areas of design, including design for the Web, interactive design, and print publishing.
Students intending to become design professionals are strongly encouraged to pursue the BFA with Emphasis in Graphic Design.
Course offerings in the Graphic Design program range from the historically-based to the technologically advanced. You will explore visual communication through the study of communication theory and contemporary practice, enacted through making. We place particular emphasis on the idea that design reflects and affects culture. Small class sizes, generally between fifteen to twenty-two students, promote close interaction with other students and faculty. Graduates go on to successful careers in many areas of design, including design for the web, interaction design, advertising, and publishing.
BFA Graphic Design 8-semester Plan
Course Descriptions
- ARS113 Designed World
- ARS205 Graphic Design
- ARS306 Visible Systems
- ARS307 Typography
- ARS308 Type & Image
- ARS309 Printed Books
- ARS310 Visual Language 1
- ARS329 Design Research
- ARS335 Design for the Web
- ARS371 Data Visualization
- ARS401 Motion Design
- ARS402 Design for Web II
- ARS404 Graphic Design Applications
- ARS405 Design Theory and Criticism
- ARS406 Interaction Design
- ARS407 Graphic Design Thesis I
- ARS408 Graphic Design Thesis II
Note: our new classes – ARS401 Motion Design, ARS371 Data Visualization, ARS402 Design for the Web II – can substitute for studio electives, or other UG Design classes currently required on the GD BFA degree plan, with the exception of Design Research, Design Applications, Thesis 1, Thesis 2.
