Program: Graphic Design, BFA - Appalachian State University

Apr 09, 2025

2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin

Program Code: 511A
CIP Code: 50.0409

Non-Teaching

General Education Requirements (44 Hours)

General Education Requirements

ARH 2030 , ARH 2130 , COM 2105 and ECO 2030 if taken for the major may count toward General Education: Liberal Studies Experience; ANT 1415 & S D 2400 may count in Gen Ed: ILE

Major Requirements (81 Hours)

A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in each Art course. 18 semester hours must be completed at Appalachian State University.

Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Senior Capstone Experience (CAP) must be met

Portfolio Review

GD Candidacy Portfolio Review

Courses noted # and either ARH 2030 or ARH 2130 must be completed prior to GD Candidacy Portfolio Review

Note

Students who pass candidacy portfolio review are required to have a laptop computer & software that meets minimum graphic design program specifications.

Foundations Requirements (9 Hours)

Studio Art Requirements (9 Hours)

And 3 Hours Printmaking Electives

See undergraduate catalog for prerequisites

Art History (12 Hours)

And 3 hours of ART History Electives to Fulfill the Junior Writing in the Discipline Requirement

Graphic Design Requirements (24 Hours)

Introductory Studios (6 Hours)

Intermediate Studios (9 Hours)

Advanced Studios (9 Hours)

Art and Design Electives (21 Hours)

Graphic Design Electives (9-12 Hours)

Choose from the following:

ART 2302 - Hand-Lettering (3)
ART 3312 - Motion Graphics (3)
ART 3322 - Sign, Symbol, Image (3)
ART 3332 - Design Methods (3)
ART 3602 - Special Topics in Graphic Design (3)
ART 3900 - Internship (1-6)
ART 4302 - Interaction Design II (3)
ART 4312 - Graphic Design Professional Practice (3)
Other with written approval of your advisor (3)

Studio Art Electives (9-12 Hours)