Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Art, Bachelor of Fine Art
The Visual Communication and Graphic Design (VCGD) curriculum has a strong focus on design process, typography, image-making and critical, strategic thinking. It engages the student in the creation of principled, conceptually strong, imaginative and formally sound responses to many types of issues. The production of printed materials such as books, brochures, packaging, posters and animation is also supported in visual communication design. The emphasis is on creative growth through intense exploration of a wide range of media, coupled with training on the latest professional software. Students have opportunities ranging from designing for prepress to usability design and testing for interactive media. Lab fees will apply to certain courses.
General requirements for Admission into the VCGD Major:
Student must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 of higher at the end of the first year. Students are expected to earn a B or better in GD 201 , a B or better in GD 210 , a B-or better in GD 211 and a B or better in GD 310 . Student in the VCGD program will go through a Junior review during this program. The Junior review will determine if a student can graduate with a BFA or BA. A minimum 2.7 major GPA is required to graduate. Students who are not making good progress in the major will be dismissed from the major.
Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher and present a portfolio of their work to the department advisor.
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