Graphic Design (B.F.A.) - L

Program Description

A spirited and engaging environment, the Northern Vermont University-Lyndon Visual Arts Department provides a venue for dynamic self-expression. Our programs challenge students to become adept problem-solvers and to not only expand the breadth of their design, communication, and artistic techniques, but also to enrich their own personal aesthetic. Through an awareness of art history and contemporary visual culture, students develop a context for their own innovative practice and developing visual literacy. Through hands-on coursework that demands original thought, our program stimulates critical thinking and instills a passion for the visual arts.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate:

an ability to work collaboratively and/or independently in solving advanced problems in graphic design
an advanced ability to create effective, professional-level graphic design projects
a proficiency in the use of appropriate creative tools for specific graphic design projects

Minimum required credits: 75

Core Courses: (39 credits)

CIS 1090 is strongly recommended in partial completion of the GECC Mathematics and Computing in the World (NMCW) requirement.

ART 1011 - Drawing I (L) Credit(s): 3
ART 2020 - Color Theory Credit(s): 3
BUS 2230 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
CIS 2141 - Programming Internet and Web Applications Part I Credit(s): 3
DES 1015 - Typography Credit(s): 2
DES 1020 - Design Credit(s): 3
DES 1025 - Image Manipulation Credit(s): 3
DES 1035 - Vector Graphics Credit(s): 3
DES 1045 - Page Layout Credit(s): 3
DES 2010 - Moving Image Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
DES 2015 - Web Design I Credit(s): 3
DES 3111 - Print Production Credit(s): 3
DES 3112 - Digital Production Credit(s): 3

Acceptance into BFA Program (0 credits)

Students apply for Formal Acceptance by submitting a portfolio of their designs starting in their third semester of study, and students must earn Formal Acceptance prior to the completion of 60 credits. If this requirement is not complete, students may change to a different degree program.

Art History Courses: (6 credits)

Choose two of the following courses:

ARH 2012 - Survey of Western Art II Credit(s): 3
ARH 2070 - History of Photography Credit(s): 3
ARH 3090 - Historical Themes in the Visual Arts Credit(s): 3

Choice Courses (12 credits) - Select Two Groups

Business Group
BUS 3160 - Sales Management and Selling Credit(s): 3
BUS 3272 - Social-Media Marketing Credit(s): 3
Communications Group
COM 2085 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Marketing Credit(s): 3
COM 3080 - Strategic Media Communications Credit(s): 3
Photography Group
ART 1410 - Digital Photography Credit(s): 3
ART 3260 - Commercial Photography Credit(s): 3
Web Programming Group
CIS 3120 - Programming Internet and Web Applications Part II Credit(s): 3
DES 3115 - Web Design II Credit(s): 3

Advanced Design Courses (9 credits)

DES 3150 - Packaging Design Credit(s): 3
DES 4010 - Branding Credit(s): 3
DES 4020 - Advanced Typography Credit(s): 3

Capstone Courses (9 credits)

Design Studio and Design Portfolio are each required. The remaining three credits may be Design Studio or Design Internship(s).

DES 4950 - Design Portfolio Credit(s): 3
DES 4550 - Design Studio Credit(s): 3 Note: may be repeated for credit
DES 4810 - Design Internship Credit(s): 1-6 Note: may be repeated for credit

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