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2025-2026 Catalog

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2025-2026 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

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Important Information for Undergraduates

The following are degree-specific requirements and do not include Undergraduate General Education Requirements or free electives. See Graduation Requirements for Undergraduates .

Core Requirements (75 Credits)

AR 105 - Introduction to Art Criticism 3 Credit(s)
AR 206 - Studio One 3 Credit(s)
AR 207 - Studio Two 3 Credit(s)
AR 252 - Beginning 3D Form and Extended Media 3 Credit(s)
AR 209 - Beginning Drawing II 3 Credit(s)
AR 364 - History of Art I 3 Credit(s)
AR 365 - History of Art II 3 Credit(s)
AR 281 - Beginning Digital Photography 3 Credit(s)
AR 3XX - Art History/Theatre History 3 Credit(s)
AR 305 - Art Theory 3 Credit(s)
AR 405 - Seminar in Art 3 Credit(s)
AR 498 - Professional Practice 3 Credit(s)

AR XXX: 2D Elective (3 Hours)

AR 209 - Beginning Drawing II 3 Credit(s)
AR 220 - Beginning Painting 3 Credit(s)
AR 260 - Beginning Printmaking I 3 Credit(s)
AR 261 - Beginning Printmaking II 3 Credit(s)
AR 280 - Beginning Black and White Photography 3 Credit(s)
AR 308 - Intermediate Drawing I 3 Credit(s)
AR 320 - Intermediate Painting I 3 Credit(s)

AR XXX: 3D Elective (3 Hours)

AR 253 - Ceramics Handbuilding 3 Credit(s)
AR 352 - Mold Design and Cold Casting 3 Credit(s)
AR 353 - Sculpting and Hot Casting 3 Credit(s)
AR 354 - Digital Sculpture 3 Credit(s)
AR 355 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing 3 Credit(s)
AR 356 - Ceramics Wheel Throwing 3 Credit(s)
AR 357 - Experimental Ceramic Processes 3 Credit(s)
AR 358 - Papermaking 3 Credit(s)

AR XXX: 2D or 3D Elective (3 Hours)

AR 209 - Beginning Drawing II 3 Credit(s)
AR 220 - Beginning Painting 3 Credit(s)
AR 253 - Ceramics Handbuilding 3 Credit(s)
AR 260 - Beginning Printmaking I 3 Credit(s)
AR 261 - Beginning Printmaking II 3 Credit(s)
AR 280 - Beginning Black and White Photography 3 Credit(s)
AR 308 - Intermediate Drawing I 3 Credit(s)
AR 320 - Intermediate Painting I 3 Credit(s)
AR 352 - Mold Design and Cold Casting 3 Credit(s)
AR 353 - Sculpting and Hot Casting 3 Credit(s)
AR 354 - Digital Sculpture 3 Credit(s)
AR 355 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing 3 Credit(s)
AR 356 - Ceramics Wheel Throwing 3 Credit(s)
AR 357 - Experimental Ceramic Processes 3 Credit(s)
AR 358 - Papermaking 3 Credit(s)

15 Credits From

AR 202 - In Design 3 Credit(s)
AR 301 - Typography 3 Credit(s)
AR 306 - Illustrator 3 Credit(s)
AR 310 - Photoshop 3 Credit(s)
AR 312 - Design for the Internet 3 Credit(s)
AR 401 - Advanced Graphic Design 3 Credit(s)
AR 381 - Intermediate Digital Photography 3 Credit(s)
ART Studio Elective 3 Credit(s)
AR 497 - BFA Exhibition 6 Credit(s)

Elective Credits (14 Credits)