Coordinator: Fanky Chak
342 Holman Hall, (609) 771-2335, chak@tcnj.edu
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
First Semester
AFA 111/Drawing I, 1 unit
AFA 113/Color Theory and 2d Design, 1 unit
AFA 112/Conceptual Art Studio, 1 unit
FSP 101/Freshman Seminar, 1 unit
Second Semester
AFA 118/3d Design, 1 unit
ADA 180/Digital Arts I, 1 unit
AGD 160 GD1: Intro-Graphic Design, 1 unit
WRI 102/Writing, 1 unit
Total for year 8 units
Third Semester
AGD 276 GD2: Computers for Designers, 1 unit
AGD 261 GD3: Typography I, 1 unit
AAH 105 Art History I or AAH 106Art History II, 1 unit
Liberal Learning, 1 unit
Fourth Semester
AGD 264 GD4: Words and Image, 1 unit
AAH 250 Contemporary Art, 1 unit
Elective, 1 unit
Liberal Learning, 1 unit
Total for year, 8 units
Fifth Semester
AGD 364 GD5: 3D Graphic Design, 1 unit
AGD 420 GD History/Issues, 1 unit
Elective, 1 unit
Liberal Learning, 1 unit
Sixth Semester
AGD 360 GD6: Identity or Book Art, 1 unit
AGD 361 GD7: Advanced Typography, 1 unit
AAH 145 Non-Western Art History, 1 unit
Liberal Learning, 1 unit
Total for year, 8 units
Seventh Semester
AGD 498 GD8: Senior Research, 1 unit
Studio Art Elective, 1 unit
Elective, 1 unit
Liberal Learning, 1 unit
Eigth Semester
AGD 499 GD9: Seminar, 1 unit
Studio Art Elective, 1 unit
Elective, 1 unit
Liberal Learning, 1 unit
Total for year, 8 units
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