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Graphic Design

Coordinator: Prof. Bill Nyman
Holman Hall, 609.771.2590,

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The BFA program in Graphic Design approaches the profession as an interdisciplinary, cross-media field that is rooted in the fine arts. Students learn to give form and expression to the content of our culture and become creators and interpreters of the environment in which we live. They must be able to perceive and adapt to changing cultural demands and to the changing design field. As the design field continues to expand into new media and new environments, designers are confronted with exciting intellectual and technological challenges. Students must be prepared to meet these new challenges, possess the educational background to develop original ideas and solve a wide range of design problems.

After completing the Graphic Design Major, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas: creative problem solving, use of technology and relevant traditional Graphic Design skills, understanding of history and contemporary issues in design, visual and critical research, writing and communication skills, and design practice. During the students' capstone experience, Senior Research and Seminar, students will focus on advancing their personal vision through Design Research, writing, and innovative design projects. They will develop an original body of work that will culminate in a Portfolio and Portfolio Review, a presentation of students' Portfolios to the public and the Graphic Design Community.

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Graphic Design Recommended Program of Study

Fall Freshman

  • AFA 111 Drawing I
  • AFA 113 Color Theory/2D Design
  • AFA 118 3D Design
  • FSP Freshman Seminar

Fall Sophomore

  • AGD 276 Computers for Designers
  • AGD 261 Typography I
  • AAH 105/106 Art History I or II
  • Liberal Learning

Fall Junior

  • AGD 361 Adv. Typography
  • AGD 420 GD History/Issues
  • Liberal Learning
  • Studio Art Elective

Fall Senior

  • AGD 498 Senior Research
  • Elective*
  • Liberal Learning
  • Liberal Learning or Elective

Spring Freshman

  • AFA 112 Conceptual Art
  • ADA 180 Digital Arts: Imaging I
  • AGD 160 Intro to Graphic Design
  • WRI 102 Academic Writing (if required) or Liberal Learning

Spring Sophomore

  • Studio Art elective (2D)
  • AGD 264 Words & Image
  • AAH 250 Contemporary Art
  • Liberal Learning
  • Sophomore Review

Spring Junior

  • AGD 360 Identity or AGD 365 Book Arts
  • AGD 364 3D Graphic Design
  • AAH 215/216/217 Non Western Art History
  • Liberal Learning

Spring Senior

  • AGD 499 Senior Seminar
  • Liberal Learning or Elective*
  • Liberal Learning or Elective*
  • Liberal Learning or Elective
*Recommended Elective in Studio Art

Graphic Design Minor

  • AGD 160 Intro to Graphic Design
  • AGD 261 Typography I
  • AGD 264 Words and Image
+ Electives, choose 2 from the following courses:
  • AGD 360 Identity
  • AGD 364 3D Graphic Design
  • AGD 361 Advanced Typography
  • ADA 288 Web Design I: Static
  • AGD 420 GD History/Issues
  • AGD 365 Book Arts
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