Visual Communications Design (B.A.): Graphic Design Concentration - L, O

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

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

Minimum required credits for program: 57

Visual Communications Design Core Courses (32 Credits)

ART 1011 - Drawing I (L) Credit(s): 3
or ART 2020 ( Color Theory )
BUS 2230 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
COM 2085 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Marketing 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 3111 - Print Production Credit(s): 3
DES 3112 - Digital Production Credit(s): 3
DES 4020 - Advanced Typography Credit(s): 3

Graphic Design Concentration (15 Credits)

DES 4550 is repeatable for credit. Take one time for this concentration and a second time for the capstone.

CIS 2141 - Programming Internet and Web Applications Part I Credit(s): 3
DES 2015 - Web Design I Credit(s): 3
DES 3150 - Packaging Design Credit(s): 3
DES 4010 - Branding Credit(s): 3
DES 4550 - Design Studio Credit(s): 3

Art History (3 Credits)

Choose three credits from the following courses:

ARH 2012 - Survey of Western Art II Credit(s): 3
ARH 2070 - History of Photography Credit(s): 3
ARH 3080 - History of Animation and Illustration Credit(s): 3
ARH 3090 - Historical Themes in the Visual Arts Credit(s): 3

Capstone Courses (6 Credits)

DES 4950 - Design Portfolio Credit(s): 3
Choose three credits from the following courses:
ART 4611 - Senior Thesis Credit(s): 3
DES 4810 - Design Internship Credit(s): 1-6
DES 4550 - Design Studio Credit(s): 3

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