2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Graphic Design and Digital Media [GDDM]


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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. Core in Art Studio: 12 credit hours


 Foundation courses required as follows:

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


 Select six credit hours from the following:

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


D. Graphic Design and Digital Media Electives: 18 credit hours


E: Field Study: 1 credit hour


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


Total Credit Hours in the Major: 64


Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120


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: 16


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: 12


Fourth Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 15


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