B.F.A. in Design and Animation with a Concentration in Graphic and Interactive Design (FA.GD.BFA)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Art & Design Core Requirements (24 credits) | ||
(Any Art course satisfies Aesthetics (AT) in General Education) | ||
| AR-113 | Basic Design and Composition | 3 |
| AR-114 | Basic Design and Color | 3 |
| AR-172 | Introduction to Digital Design | 3 |
(Satisfies Technological Literacy (TL) in General Education) | ||
| AR-181 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| or AR-183 | Black and White Photography I | |
| AR-191 | Drawing I | 3 |
| AR-192 | Drawing II | 3 |
| AR-241 | History of Western Art I | 3 |
| AR-242 | History of Western Art II | 3 |
| AR-REV | Art and Design Student Portfolio Review 1 | 0 |
| AR-SHO | Senior Show | 0 |
| Graphic Design Requirements (45 credits) | ||
| AR-346 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| AR-269 | Graphic Design Studio I | 3 |
| AR-270 | Graphic Design Studio II | 3 |
| AR-273 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| AR-287 | Typography | 3 |
| AR-335 | BFA Internship/Seminar | 3 |
| or AR-389 | Art and Photography Internship | |
| AR-371 | Graphic Design Studio III | 3 |
| AR-374 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| AR-383 | Web Design/Interactive I | 3 |
| AR-384 | Web Design/Interactive II | 3 |
| AR-390 | Animation/Motion Graphics I | 3 |
(Satisfies Reasoned Oral Discourse (RD) in General Education) | ||
| AR-408 | Senior Year Experience: Client/Thesis | 3 |
| AR-409 | Senior Year Experience: Thesis/Portfolio | 3 |
| Select one AR-300+ Level Course with Course Type: ARHIS | 3 | |
| AR-381 | Print: Intaglio/Relief | 3 |
| or AR-382 | Print: Lithography and Silkscreening | |
| Graphic Design Advanced Option (6 credits) | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Documentary Photography | ||
| Advanced Typography | ||
| Principles of Animation | ||
| 3D Modeling, Lighting and Rendering | ||
| Animation/Motion Graphics 2 | ||
| Advanced Digital Imaging and Illustration | ||
| Creative Book Arts | ||
| Advanced Project I | ||
| Advanced Project 2 | ||
| Free Electives (9 credits) 2 | ||
| Select up to 9 free elective credits. 2 | 9 | |
| General Education Requirements (36 credits) 3 | ||
| Complete 36 credits as outlined on the General Education table. 3 | 36 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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B.F.A. Majors must pass the Sophomore Review (AR-REV) given in the 4th semester of study.
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Please consult with your advisor regarding the required number of free electives that must be completed.
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The General Education curriculum requires the completion of 45 credits. However, students may be able to share credits from within their major or interdisciplinary requirements. Please consult with your advisor to determine which General Education courses must be completed.
Notes
- 54 credits must be completed at the 200 level or higher.
- The Department of Art and Design awards departmental honors to graduating seniors who successfully complete AR-410 Advanced Project I (1-3 cr.) and AR-411 Advanced Project 2 (1-3 cr.) with a "B" average, a 3.50 major GPA, and a 3.30 overall GPA.
- B.F.A. majors must pass the Art & Design Student Portfolio Review (AR-REV Art and Design Student Portfolio Review (0 cr.) given in the 4th semester of study.
Sequence Chart
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| EN-101 College Composition I | 3 | EN-102 College Composition II | 3 |
| AR-113 Basic Design and Composition (Gen*Ed Aesthetics (AT) AR,DA,MU,TH) | 3 | AR-114 Basic Design and Color | 3 |
| AR-191 Drawing I | 3 | AR-172 Introduction to Digital Design (Gen*Ed Technological Literacy (TL) | 3 |
| MA-xxx Gen*Ed Mathematics | 3 | AR-192 Drawing II | 3 |
| FO-xxx Gen*Ed World Language | 3 | Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | Semester Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AR-181 Digital Photography I or 183 | 3 | AR-287 Typography | 3 |
| AR-241 History of Western Art I | 3 | AR-242 History of Western Art II | 3 |
| AR-269 Graphic Design Studio I | 3 | AR-270 Graphic Design Studio II | 3 |
| AR-273 Digital Illustration | 3 | Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL | 3 |
| EN-2xx Gen*Ed Literature (LIT) | 3 | Gen*Ed Social Science Survey (SS.SV) | 3 |
| AR-REV Art and Design Student Portfolio Review | 0 | ||
| Semester Credits | 15 | Semester Credits | 15 |
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AR-371 Graphic Design Studio III | 3 | AR-346 History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| AR-374 Digital Imaging | 3 | AR-381 Print: Intaglio/Relief or 382 | 3 |
| AR-300+ Art History Course (Gen*Ed Writing Intensive (WT) | 3 | AR-390 Animation/Motion Graphics I (Gen*Ed Reasoned Oral Discourse (RD) | 3 |
| Gen*Ed Historical Perspectives (HS.SV) | 3 | AR-335 BFA Internship/Seminar or 389 (Gen*Ed Experiential Education (ExEd) | 3 |
| Gen*Ed Cultural Diversity (CD) or Global Understanding (GU) | 3 | AR-xxx Graphic Design Advanced Option | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | Semester Credits | 15 |
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AR-383 Web Design/Interactive I | 3 | AR-384 Web Design/Interactive II | 3 |
| AR-408 Senior Year Experience: Client/Thesis | 3 | AR-409 Senior Year Experience: Thesis/Portfolio | 3 |
| AR-xxx Graphic Design Advanced Option | 3 | PR-4xx Gen*Ed Interdisciplinary Perspectives (ISP) | 3 |
| Gen*Ed Historical Perspectives (HS.SV) or Social Science Survey (SS.SV) | 3 | Free Elective | 6 |
| Free Electives | 3 | AR-SHO Senior Show | 0 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | Semester Credits | 15 |
| Total Credits 120 | |||