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.
| 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 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | SS 334 - The Psychology of Color | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts Elective* | 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 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | EN 322 - Writing in the Art and Design Professions | 3 |
| choice - see History of Art and Civilization* | 3 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | GD 441 - Environmental Graphics | 2 |
| GD 411 - Graphic Design III | 3 | |
| 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 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | choice - see American History* G10 | 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 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | choice - see Other World Civilizations* G9 | 3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | 18 | |
| MAJOR AREA | 18 | |
| RELATED AREA | 28.5 | |
| Total Credits: | 64.5 | |
*Fall 2014 Requirements: See below.
FIT's General Education courses are organized along the following categories: G1 Basic Communication; G2 Mathematics; G3 Natural Sciences; G4 Social Sciences; G5 Western Civilization; G6 The Arts; G7 Humanities; G8 Foreign Language; G9 Other World Civilizations; G10 American History.
Liberal Arts Elective: 3 credits
CHOICE of any non-HA liberal arts course.
American History: 3 credits
CHOICE of any non-HA course that meets the General Education American History requirement (G10).
Foreign Language:
The Gen. Ed. Foreign Language requirement (G8) has been waived for the Graphic Design major.
History of Art and Civilization: 3 credits
CHOICE of any HA course not previously taken or required.
Other World Civilizations: 3 credits
CHOICE of HA 121, 221, 223, 224, 225, 226, or any other HA course that meets the General Education requirement for Other World Civilizations (G9).
Evening/Weekend Option:
A five-semester evening/weekend option is available for this degree program (see the Curricula
or visit the FIT website at fitnyc.edu/evening_weekend
). The sequence of courses varies slightly from that listed on this page.
NOTE: SS 131 must be completed prior to entering this program.