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Graphic Design

The BA in Graphic Design prepares students to develop strong design concepts. While understanding design language and process, students gain experience in research and collaboration. The program equips students with knowledge of industry-standard software and design skills required in professional practice.

Courses cover typography, layout, branding, etc., that train the critical and creative thinking skills of students to solve problems visually and execute designs on both print and digital platforms.

The BA in Graphic Design is a flexible program that allows students to study art within the framework of a liberal arts education. Degree requirements provide a firm foundation in art practice while leaving room for students to consider expanding their academic experience with minors or double majors. Other students may choose the BA in Graphic Design because it provides prerequisite coursework for careers or academic work outside the art discipline.

The Graphic Design program requires a total of 124 credit hours of coursework: 49 credit hours of GenEd courses + 48 credit hours of Graphic Design courses. Course requirements for the major are listed below.

Current and prospective students should contact Shirley Zhang ([email protected]) with any questions or to make a personalized plan for degree completion.

Requirements for BA in Graphic Design

Core Courses - 30 hours

  • Art History: Survey I (ART 1003)
  • Technology for Graphics (ART 1023)
  • Art History: Survey II (ART 1103)
  • Drawing and Design I (ART 1143)
  • Foundation in Design (ART 1203)
  • Painting I (ART 2023)
  • Digital Photography I (ART 2063)
  • Graphic Design I (Art 2363)
  • Digital Portfolio Development (ART 4113)
  • Senior Exhibition / Capstone (ART 4163)

Graphic Design Requirements - 12 hours

  • Graphic Design II (ART 2463)
  • Visual Identity Design (ART 3103)
  • Illustration (ART 3563)
  • Digital Photography II (ART 3403)

Art Electives - 6 hours - choose 2

  • Ceramics (ART 2013)
  • Basic Film Photography (ART 2663)
  • Drawing II (ART 3013)
  • Printmaking (ART 3023)
  • Sculpture (ART 3043)
  • App UI/UX Design (ART 3203)
  • Web Design (ART 3463)
  • Special Topics (ART 3803)
  • Motion Graphics (ART 3823)
  • Internship (ART 4083)


Students interested in Studio Art and Graphic Design can easily transfer their academic credits to ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓÆµ! OCCC and Rose State College students should review the below articulation agreements to determine which courses are needed for the Studio Art and Design degree.  


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