Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program (BFA)
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 |
| RELATED AREA | CD 371 - Advanced Typography I | 1.5 |
| CD 441 - Broadcast Design | 2 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | SS 334 - The Psychology of Color | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts* | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | GD 342 - Publication Design | 3 |
| GD 344 - Graphic Design in Digital Media | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | CD 322 - Design Process Technology | 2 |
| CD 372 - Advanced Typography II | 1.5 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | EN 322 - Writing in the Art and Design Professions | 3 |
| choice - see History of Art & Civilization* | 3 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | GD 312 - Graphic Design II | 3 |
| GD 414 - Graphic Design for Packaging | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | AD 494 - Senior Design Project Research | 3 |
| AD 496 - Advanced Advertising Design Workshop | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | choice - see American History* G10 | 3 |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | GD 441 - Environmental Graphics | 2 |
| RELATED AREA | AD 464 - Senior Portfolio Design | 1.5 |
| AD 495 - Senior Design Project | 3 | |
| CD 361 - Professional Practices | 2 | |
| DD 231 - Color Production Techniques for Digital Prepress | 2 | |
| SD 303 - Screen Printing with Typographic Imagery | 1.5 | |
| Semester 9 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | GD 411 - Graphic Design III | 3 |
| RELATED AREA | AD 491 - Internship | 4 |
| CD 442 - Senior 3D Presentation Design | 1.5 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | choice - see Other World Civilizations* | 3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 18 | |
| MAJOR AREA | 18 | |
| RELATED AREA | 28.5 | |
| Total Credits: | 64.5 | |
*Fall 2014 Requirements: See below.
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 General Education 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).
NOTE: SS 131 must be completed prior to entering this program.