200-Level Courses
VAGD 210 : Intermediate Computer Applications Graphic Design.
(2:1:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Spring |
| PREREQUISITE: | Visual arts core. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Introduction to computer software programs specific to graphic design. |
VAGD 243 : Basic Typography.
(2:1:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Visual arts core. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Exploring fundamentals and traditions for creating, setting, and designing with type. Solving visual problems with type. |
VAGD 245 : Introduction to Graphic Design.
(2:1:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Visual arts core. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Communication problems and solutions through visual interpretations of images, type, and symbols. Comprehensive study of printing, binding methods; manufacture and uses of printing papers. |
300-Level Courses
VAGD 310 : Advanced Computer Application Graphic Design.
(2:1:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring |
| PREREQUISITE: | VAGD 210 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Specific graphic design computer program applications. |
VAGD 340 : Corporate Identity Design.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | VAGD 243; BFA acceptance |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Current philosophy in corporate identification and trademark design. Design trademarks, logotypes, and identity programs. |
VAGD 342 : Advertising Design.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | BFA acceptance. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Particular demands of the advertising world: marketing strategy, editorial and visual concepts, etc. Design ads, collateral materials, campaigns. |
VAGD 346 : Practicum in Graphic Design.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall Blk 1, Blk 2; Winter Blk 1, Blk 2; Spring; Summer |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 111 & VA 112 & VA 114 & VA 115 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Market applications, portfolio preparation, and other aspects of graphic design. Individual portfolio projects designed to develop graphic design skills. |
VAGD 348 : Type as Image.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | BFA acceptance. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Developing unique and expressive letterforms, especially the modification of letters to create new abstract or pictorial images. |
400-Level Courses
VAGD 410R : Computer Applications Studio for Graphic Designers.
(2:1:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | VAGD 310 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Individual graphic design project using high-end hardware and software. |
VAGD 441 : Senior Graphic Design Studio 1.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | BFA acceptance. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Opportunity for senior class members to work as a group in solving design problems for real clients on major projects. |
VAGD 497R : BFA Graphic Design Final Project.
(1-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | BFA advisor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Advanced individual project in graphic design with minimum guidance, showing a high degree of competence. |