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BFA in Graphic Design (75–78 hours)

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This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the department office for information regarding requirements for admission to this major.

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  1. Complete the following core requirements:
  2. Obtain acceptance into the graphic design BA program.
  3. Complete the following additional core requirements:
      VAILL 131 : Figure Drawing for Illustrators. (3:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      VAILL 131 : Figure Drawing for Illustrators. (3:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
      DESCRIPTION: Figure study for illustrators using a variety of media and methods. Readings, writings, and participation in course work exhibitions required.

      Course Outcomes


      VAPHO 116 : Introduction to Photography and Digital Workflow. (3:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      VAPHO 116 : Introduction to Photography and Digital Workflow. (3:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
      DESCRIPTION: Basic camera techniques and digital capture, developing entry-level skills in digital imaging workflow, developing skills with industry-related software and working methods. Lighting two-dimensional work for portfolio documentation.

      Course Outcomes


      VASTU 133 : Three-Dimensional Design. (1.5:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      VASTU 133 : Three-Dimensional Design. (1.5:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:Fall Blk 1, Blk 2; Winter Blk 1, Blk 2; Spring; Summer
      PREREQUISITE: VA 111 & VA 114 & VA 115
      DESCRIPTION: Three-dimensional concepts, theories, and issues using a variety of media and processes. Readings, writings, and participation in course work exhibitions required.
      NOTE: Fee.

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  4. Complete the following:
  5. Obtain acceptance into the graphic design BFA program.
  6. Complete the following:
  7. Complete five hours of the following:
  8. Complete the following history requirement:
  9. Complete one course from the following history requirements:
  10. Complete four of the following supporting courses:

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