Graphic Design Major

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(41 Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses in their major. Under no condition may a student enroll in a 4000-level course in their major without the satisfactory completion of the lower-level courses.

Area V Requirements

TROY 1101 - The University Experience 1 Credit Hour(s)
ART 2208 - Digital Tools 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 1145 - Foundations of Form and Space 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 1150 - Foundations of Time and Space 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 2210 - Introduction to Digital Drawing 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 2250 - Survey of Art History I 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 2251 - Survey of Art History II 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 2230 - Color and Technology 3 Credit Hour(s)

Core Courses (39 Hours)

ART 3308 - Graphic Design Principles & Practices 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 3310 - Motion Graphics Principles & Practice 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 3315 - User Interface Design 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 3324 - Concept and Process 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 3325 - Typography 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 3340 - Portfolio Design 1 Credit Hour(s)
ART 3342 - The Business of Art/Design 1 Credit Hour(s)
ART 3350 - Research and Criticism 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 3355 - Graphic Design History 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 3360 - Exhibition Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
ART 4450 - User Experience Design 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 4424 - Design Studio 3 Credit Hour(s) *
ART 4499 - Thesis Exhibition 3 Credit Hour(s)
Select six (6) credit hours of art electives.

Notes

All students in the Graphic Design program must take Thesis Exhibition course either during the last semester or the semester before graduating. Thesis Exhibition is not offered during the summer sessions.

Select a Minor or an Interdisciplinary contract offering for Graphic Design program (18 hours)

If you cannot find a suitable minor please meet with your Department Chair to discuss a contractual plan minor from one of the following areas:

Advertising Writing
Multi-media Design**
Literature/Writing
2D Studio
Illustration
Other areas (see advisor for options to customize contracts)

**This specialized concentration involves the designing of educational and entertainment software interfaces. This contractual plan of study requires a one-semester at Halmstad University, Sweden. For more information about contracts and options available, contact the Department of Art and Design.

*Any course with asterisk (*) can be repeated up to 6 credit hours.