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
- DES100 Designed World
- DES101 Graphic Design
- DES220 Information Design
- DES210 Typography
- DES310 Type & Image
- DES410 Advanced Typography
- DES320 Art Direction
- DES340 Design Research
- DES330 Design for the Web
- DES392 Data Visualization
- DES492 Motion Design
- DES491 Design for Web II
- DES442 Graphic Design Portfolio
- DES420 Design Theory and Criticism
- DES430 Interaction Design
- DES440 Graphic Design Thesis I
- DES441 Graphic Design Thesis II
- DES493 Graphic Design Select Topic
- DES494 Fieldwork in Graphic Design
- DES495 Independent Study in Graphic Design
