Program: Graphic Design, BFA - Appalachian State University

Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 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,, ARH, and PHO 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 and Photography Requirements (9 Hours)

And 3 Hours Printmaking Electives

Choose from the following:

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:

Studio Art or Photography Electives (9-12 Hours)

See undergraduate catalog for prerequisites

Professional Development (6 Hours)

Communication Skills (3 Hours)

COM 2101 - Public Speaking (3)
COM 2105 - Public Speaking in the Disciplines (3)
COM 2110 - Introduction to Nonverbal Communication (3)
ENG 3100 - Business Writing (3) [WID]
ENG 3700 - Technical Writing (3) [WID]
Other with written approval of your advisor (3)

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