http://fitnyc.edu/graphicdesign
School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 24515 HEGIS 1009
The Graphic Design major provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume entry-level design positions in fashion, retailing, publishing, nonprofit organizations, and innovative design firms. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2015.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | GD 311 - Graphic Design I | 3 |
| GD 342 - Publication Design | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | CD 371 - Advanced Typography I | 1.5 |
| CD 441 - Broadcast Design | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Requirements* | 3 |
| choice - see Requirements* | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | GD 312 - Graphic Design II | 3 |
| GD 344 - Graphic Design in Digital Media | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | CD 322 - Design Process Technology | 2 |
| CD 361 - Professional Practices | 2 | |
| CD 372 - Advanced Typography II | 1.5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | EN 322 - Writing in the Art and Design Professions | 3 |
| choice - see History of Art and Civilization* | 3 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | GD 411 - Graphic Design III | 3 |
| GD 441 - Environmental Graphics | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | AD 494 - Senior Design Project Research | 3 |
| AD 496 - Advanced Advertising Design Workshop | 3 | |
| TD 303 - Screen Printing with Typographic Imagery | 1.5 | |
| DD 231 - Color Production Techniques for Digital Prepress | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Requirements* | 3 |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | GD 414 - Graphic Design for Packaging | 2 |
| RELATED AREA | AD 464 - Senior Portfolio Design | 1.5 |
| AD 491 - Internship | 4 | |
| AD 495 - Senior Design Project | 3 | |
| CD 442 - Senior 3D Presentation Design | 1.5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Requirements* | 3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| MAJOR AREA | 18 | |
| RELATED AREA | 28.5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 18 | |
| Total Credits: | 64.5 | |
Fall 2015 Requirements: See below.
* Liberal Arts: 18 credits
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History of Art: 6 credits. CHOICE of one (1) HA course that meets General Education Other World Civilizations requirement (G9) and one (1) additional HA course. See the full list of Art/Design History courses under HA: History of Art and Civilization .
- Liberal Arts electives: EN 322 Writing in the Art and Design Professions (3 cr.), plus 9 additional credits. Select Liberal Arts courses from the following subject areas: CH (Chinese), EN (English), FI (Film & Media) - any FI course other than FI 261, 361, 461, 362, and 462, FR (French), HA (History of Art), HE (Health Education) 201, 301, IT (Italian), JA (Japanese), MU (Music), HI (History), MA (Math), LA (Liberal Arts), MC (Modern Languages & Cultures), PE (Physical Education & Dance) 215, 216, 217, PL (Philosophy), SC (Science), SP (Spanish), and SS (Social Science). See Liberal Arts Courses .
Evening/Weekend Option:
A five-semester evening/weekend option is available for this degree program (see the Curricula
or click on "Evening/Weekend Sequence" found at the top of this page).