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Curriculum

Studio Requirements

Core Studio

Drawing 1
3 units
Visual Dynamics (2D, 3D & 4D)
9 units

Graphic Design Major Requirements

Graphic Design 1–5
15 units
Typography 1–4
12 units
Tools 1–2
6 units
Media History: History of Visual Communication
3 units
Transition to Professional Practice
3 units
Internship or Sputnik
3 units
Investigative Studio
3 units
Graphic Design Electives
3 units

Additional Studio Requirements

Interdisciplinary Studio
3 units
Diversity Studies Studio
3 units
Studio Electives
9 units

75 total units

Humanities & Sciences Requirements

English 1: Language Dynamics
3 units
English 2: Literature and Writing
3 units
Introduction to the Arts: Antiquity to Early Modern
3 units
Introduction to the Modern Arts
3 units
Visual Studies Seminar (300 level)
3 units
Media History: Graphic Design History & Theory
3 units
Visual Studies Elective
3 units
Science
3 units
Mathematics
3 units
Philosophy / Social Science
3 units
Foundation in Critical Studies
3 units
Cultural History
3 units
Methods Of Knowledge Seminar
3 units
Literature Seminar (304 level)
3 units
Diversity Studies Seminar
3 units
Humanities & Science Electives
6 units

51 total units

These are degree requirements for students matriculated in fall 2008 and spring 200.

Current Courses

See the Course Schedule for current course and descriptions.


Suggested Course Map

Use the Graphic Design Program's Requirements Sequence Chart for a suggested sequence of courses that applies to students matriculating in fall 2008 and spring 2009.


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