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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graphic Design, BFA

Program Code: 511A
CIP Code: 50.0409

Non-Teaching

General Education Requirements (44 Hours)

ART 2030 , ART 2130  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
  • GD Senior Portfolio

Courses noted # and either ART 2030  or ART 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 (21 Hours)

And 6 Hours of Studio Art Electives

See undergraduate catalog for prerequisites

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 Studios (33 Hours)

Introductory Studios (6 Hours)

Intermediate Studios (9 Hours)

Advanced Studios (9 Hours)

Graphic Design Electives (9 Hours)

Choose from the following:

Professional Development (6 Hours)

Communication Skills (3 Hours)

Related Areas (3 Hours)

Minor - Not Required

Free Electives (2-9 Hours)

To total a minimum of 122 hours for this major

  • 2 hours of free electives outside the major discipline are required

Total Required (122-127 Hours)