Graphic Design Major Requirements

The graphic design major provides students a strong foundation in basic art and design and gives individual attention to students’ development. Students learn a mix of art, design and technical computer skills.

Fifty-one credits, to include:

I. FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION

ENG 110 College Writing
MATH 101, 111, 112, 122 or 231 (caution: some majors have specific math requirements)
COMMS 101 Speech
PHIL 101 Logic: Critical Thinking
Computer Competency - ART 150
Foreign Language (a two semester sequence is required)

For a B.S., at least 6 credits in one language; for a B.A., 16 credits in one language, or 14 credits in one and 8 in a second. High school coursework may fulfill the requirement, but credit is not given unless the student wishes to earn retroactive credit; see the college catalogue for policies.

II. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN LEARNING

An F1 course in literature (Pre-req is ENG 110 College Writing)
An F2 course in history and appreciation of one of the fine arts - ART 124, 144, 146, 254, 264
An F3 studio experience course in one of the fine arts - ART 120 or 200
An F4 course in social science: economics, political science, psychology, sociology
An F5 sequence of two courses in one of the natural sciences, including experimental lab
An F6 course in history
An F7 course in philosophy other than PHIL 101 (Pre-req is PHIL 101 Logic)
An F8 course in religious studies

III. HUMAN ISSUES STUDY

Human Issues Seminar (3-4 credits) or
Independent study on a Human Issues topic of the student’s choosing (min. 3 credits)

IV. MAJOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Required courses:
- ART 200F3 Drawing I
- ART 120F3 Video
- ART 202 Two-Dimensional Design
- ART 205 Painting I
- ART 207 Photography I
- ART 210 Graphic Design
- ART 214 Drawing II
- ART 220 Typography
- ART 310 Advanced Graphic Design
- ART 312 Figure Drawing
- ART 150 Computer Graphics
- ART 450 Advanced Computer Graphics
- ART 470 Web Media and Design
- BUS 301 Marketing Principles
- BUS 433 Advertising and Promotion Strategy
Two of the following art history courses:
- ART 124F2 Global Perspectives in the Visual Arts
- ART 144F2 Art Survey – Ancient to Medieval Art
- ART 146F2 Art Survey – Renaissance to Impressionism
- ART 254F2 Modern Art in Europe and the United States
- ART 264F2 Multicultural Art in USA
ART 150 Computer Graphics to fulfill the general education computer proficiency requirement.

Transfer students must complete a minimum of 12 credits in art courses at Edgewood.

Students are encouraged to participate in an internship to gain practical experience.

Also Required: A minimum of 120 credits & a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0. Some majors may require more credits and a higher GPA for completion of the degree.