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2018-2019 Traditional Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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Four-Year Plan: Graphic Design


Sample Four-Year Plan of Study 2018-2019

The following are sample plans of course requirements to complete the Graphic Design major in four years or eight semesters.

  • Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work or credit for prior learning (such as Advanced Placement-AP).
  • Math, English, and Reading placement is based on the student’s ACT/SAT scores or placement tests.
    • If fundamental courses are required, they should be taken within the first year.

NOTE: Four-year plans assume the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semester hours may be required to complete the degree.

Refer to the program page  or course descriptions  for additional information about this major and requirements to degree.

Graphic Design Major 

First Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ART 151 - Two-Dimensional Design   3 GDN 102 - Graphic Design II–Image Editing   3
GDN 101 - Graphic Design I–Digital Illustration  (Distributional Study #1) 3 GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research   3
GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing   3 MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra   3
GEN 130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking   3 Distributional Study #3 3
Distributional Study #2 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Second Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ART 101 - Drawing I   3 GDN 304 - Graphic Design IV–Brand Identity   3
ART 263 - Art History I  or Elective 3 GDN Elective* 3
GDN 203 - Graphic Design III–Page Layout   3 GEN 3XX - Core II 3
Distributional Study #4 3 Distributional Study #5 3
Elective 3 Elective or ART 264 - Art History II   3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Third Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
GDN 302 - Print Production   3 ART 242 - Color Theory   3
GDN 315 - Typography   3 GDN 265 - History of Graphic Design   3
GEN 4XX - Core III (WI) 3 GDN 303 - Web & App Design   3
Distributional Study #6 3 Distributional Study #7 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Fourth Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ART 339 - Portfolio Preparation (WI)   3 GDN 401 - Graphic Design Practicum   3
GDN Elective* 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15
 
Total Semester Hours for Graduation: 120

*Six (6) semester hours from the following: ART 251 ART 352 , GDN 305 GDN 306 GDN 307 GDN 400 


Graphic Design Major with a Cooperative Education Minor

First Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ART 151 - Two-Dimensional Design   3 EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)   1
GDN 101 - Graphic Design I–Digital Illustration  (Distributional Study #1) 3 GDN 102 - Graphic Design II–Image Editing   3
GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing   3 GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research   3
GEN 130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking   3 MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra   3
Distributional Study #2 3 Distributional Study #3 3
    Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 16

Second Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ART 101 - Drawing I   3 ART 264 - Art History II  or Elective 3
GDN 203 - Graphic Design III–Page Layout   3 GDN 304 - Graphic Design IV–Brand Identity   3
GEN 3XX - Core II 3 GDN Elective 3
Distributional Study #4 3 Distributional Study #5 3
Elective or ART 263 - Art History I   3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Third Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
GDN 302 - Print Production   3 ART 242 - Color Theory   3
GDN 315 - Typography   3 GDN 265 - History of Graphic Design   3
GEN 4XX - Core III (WI) 3 GDN 303 - Web & App Design   3
Distributional Study #6 3 Distributional Study #7 4
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 16

Fourth Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ART 339 - Portfolio Preparation (WI)   3 EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour)   1
EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour)   1 EXP 390  or GDN 390  - Cooperative Education Experience 8
EXP 390  or GDN 390  - Cooperative Education Experience 12 GDN 401 - Graphic Design Practicum   3
       
       
Total Semester Hours: 16 Total Semester Hours: 12
 
Total Semester Hours for Graduation: 120