2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog

Dec 21, 2024

2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Graphic Design and Digital Media [GDM]

Note: Beginning in Fall 2017, the current New Media Design program will change to Graphic Design and Digital Media. Current students in New Media Design should consult the catalog year of their matriculation for that program information.

The Art and Art History Department offers the major in Graphic Design and Digital Media, which provides in-depth exposure to the changing area of digital media while maintaining a critical core of studio foundations and art history. Majors have the opportunity to develop digital skills in graphic design, typography, print processes, animation, interactive design, video, photography, audio and multimedia. For specific information, contact the Art and Art History Department.

Career Potential

Graphic design
Digital imaging
Interactive design
Animation
Photography
Printmaking
Multimedia

A. All College Requirements: 41 total credit hours

CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.) and
CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
Academic Writing I, II
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Foreign Language (3 cr. hr.)

B. Electives: 21 credit hours

Choose 21 credit hours from 300 level or higher courses in ATS, ATH or general electives.

C. Core in Art Studio: 12 credit hours

Foundation courses required as follows:

D. Exposure and Skills Core in Art Studio: 6 credit hours

Choose six credit hours from the following:

ATS 103 - Painting I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 104 - Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 106 - Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 107 - Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 108 - Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 208 - Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)

E. Graphic Design and Digital Media Specialization Courses: 18 credit hours

ATS 240 - Graphic Design I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 241 - Typography I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 330 - Artist's Books (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 342 - Visual Design for the Web (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 343 - Multi-Media I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 440 - Portfolio Practicum (3 cr. hr.)

F. Graphic Design and Digital Media Electives: 15 credit hours

ATS 207 - Printmaking II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 209 - Lithography I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 214 - Digital Imaging (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 340 - Graphic Design II (3 cr. hr.)
Choose six credit hours from the following:
ATS 312 - Experimental Video (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 344 - Interactive Media (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 345 - Animation Techniques (3 cr. hr.)

G. Art History Foundation and Advanced Courses: 9 credit hours

ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
Choose three credit hours from the following:
ATH 320 - History and Theory of Digital Arts (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 357 - Modern Art (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 457 - Contemporary Art (3 cr. hr.)

Total Credit Hours in the Major: 60

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.A. in Graphic Design and Digital Media over four years

First Year Fall

ATS 101 - Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 102 - Design I (3 cr. hr.)
COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
Foreign language (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 16

First Year Spring

ATS 202 - Design II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 114 - Photography I (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
Foreign language (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (4 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Second Year Fall

ATS 240 - Graphic Design I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 241 - Typography I (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.)
Foreign language (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 18

Second Year Spring

ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Foreign language (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Fall

ATS 343 - Multi-Media I (3 cr. hr.)
Choose from:
ATS 103 - Painting I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 104 - Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 106 - Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 108 - Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 208 - Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)
Choose from:
ATS 107 - Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 209 - Lithography I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 214 - Digital Imaging (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 312 - Experimental Video (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 340 - Graphic Design II (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 344 - Interactive Media (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 345 - Animation Techniques (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Spring

ATS 330 - Artist's Books (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 342 - Visual Design for the Web (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 320 - History and Theory of Digital Arts (3 cr. hr.) or
ATH 357 - Modern Art (3 cr. hr.) or
ATH 457 - Contemporary Art (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Fall

ATS 107 - Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 209 - Lithography I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 214 - Digital Imaging (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 312 - Experimental Video (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 340 - Graphic Design II (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 344 - Interactive Media (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 345 - Animation Techniques (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Spring

ATS 440 - Portfolio Practicum (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 103 - Painting I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 104 - Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 106 - Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 108 - Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 208 - Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

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Graphic Design and Digital Media [GDM]

Career Potential

A. All College Requirements: 41 total credit hours

B. Electives: 21 credit hours

C. Core in Art Studio: 12 credit hours

D. Exposure and Skills Core in Art Studio: 6 credit hours

E. Graphic Design and Digital Media Specialization Courses: 18 credit hours

F. Graphic Design and Digital Media Electives: 15 credit hours

G. Art History Foundation and Advanced Courses: 9 credit hours

Total Credit Hours in the Major: 60

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.A. in Graphic Design and Digital Media over four years

First Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 16

First Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Second Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 18

Second Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15