Curriculum

The Graphic Design curriculum gives you a firm foundation in the basic elements of graphic design and develops your expertise in creating graphic designs using industry-level technical applications. In hands-on classes and independent projects, you’ll be challenged to take innovative approaches to visual design.

In this program you’ll develop skills in:

advanced typography
editorial design
environmental graphics, such as signage
corporate identity programs
media design

Semester 1
GD 311 Graphic Design I
GD 342 Publication Design
CD 371 Advanced Typography I
CD 441 Broadcast Design
SS 334 The Psychology of Color

Semester 2
GD 312 Graphic Design II
GD 344 Graphic Design in Digital Media
CD 322 Design Process Technology
CD 361 Professional Practices
CD 372 Advanced Typography II
EN 322 Prof. Writing in Art and Design

Semester 3
GD 411 Graphic Design III
GD 441 Environmental Graphics
AD 494 Senior Design Project Research
AD 496 Advanced Ad Design Workshop
DD 231 Production Techniques/Prepress
SD 303 Screen Printing with Type Images

Semester 4
GD 414 Graphic Design for Packaging
AD 464 Senior Portfolio Design
AD 491 Internship
AD 495 Senior Design Project
CD 442 Senior 3D Presentation Design