2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Graphic and Digital Design, BA

Common Core - Credits: 35

Refer to the Common Core for Communication Arts

Supportive Core - Credits: 12

COMS 1093 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3

Social Sciences

Economics or Political Science Course - Credits: 3
Psychology or Sociology Course - Credits: 3
World Language Course - Credits: 3

Major Requirements - Credits: 49

Foundations - Credits: 9

ART 1103 - Drawing Basics Credits: 3
ART 1113 - Design Basics Credits: 3
ART 1123 - Color Theory Credits: 3

Historical Context - Credits: 9

ART 3073 - Historical Survey of Art I Credits: 3
ART 3083 - Historical Survey of Art II Credits: 3
ART 3183 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3

Design Core - Credits: 30

ART 2203 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
ART 2333 - Painting I Credits: 3
ART 3143 - Typography Credits: 3
ART 3163 - Vector Graphics Credits: 3
ART 3173 - Raster Graphics Credits: 3
ART 3373 - Illustration I Credits: 3
ART 3453 - Design Studio Credits: 3
ART 3793 - Advertising Design Credits: 3
ART 4793 - Package Design Credits: 3
JMAS 3073 - Introduction to Digital Photography Credits: 3

Portfolio Review - Credits: 1

ART 4779 - Senior Exhibition/Senior Seminar Credits: 1-3

General Electives - Credits: 24

Total Hours Required for Graduation - Credits: 120