Art BFA, Graphic Design Specialization

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A comprehensive studio art degree for students desiring careers in graphic design/visual communications. Critical thinking through the exploration of digital and print media is emphasized. After completion of the art core and pre-graphic design prerequisites, students are required to complete the graphic design concentration requirements, including a contracted field experience. Transfer students are encouraged to complete as many of the transferable art requirements prior to enrolling at CWU.

An Apple laptop is required.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Requirements

ART 150 - Introduction to Drawing Credits: (3)
ART 170 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: (3)
ART 171 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: (3)
ART 172 - Computer Fundamentals in Art and Design Credits: (3)
ART 235 - Ancient and Medieval Art Credits: (3)
ART 236 - Renaissance through Mid-19th-century Art Credits: (3)
ART 237 - Impressionism through Postmodernism Credits: (3)
ART 250 - Figure Drawing Credits: (3)
ART 414 - Recent Art Credits: (4)
ART 495 - Studio Project Credits: (2)

BFA Requirements Total Credits: 30

Graphic Design Specialization

Prerequisite Lower-division Required Courses Credits: 12

ART 225 - Beginning Photography Credits: (4)
ART 274 - Beginning Typography Credits: (4)
ART 283 - Beginning Graphic Interface Design Credits: (4)

Art History Credits: 4

ART 374 - History of Graphic Design Credits: (4)

Lower-division Required Courses Credits: 12

ART 251 - Beginning Illustration Credits: (4)
Select an additional two department-approved lower-division studio courses from the following:
ART 241 - Beginning Wood Design Credits: (4)
ART 246 - Beginning Jewelry/ Metals Credits: (4)
ART 260 - Beginning Painting Credits: (4)
ART 265 - Beginning Ceramics Credits: (4)
ART 280 - Beginning Sculpture Credits: (4)

Upper-division Required Courses Credits: 50-52

ART 351 - Intermediate Illustration Credits: (4)
ART 370 - Beginning Layout and Design Credits: (4)
ART 371 - Intermediate Layout and Design Credits: (4)
ART 372 - Beginning Design and Production Credits: (4)
ART 383 - Intermediate Graphic Interface Design Credits: (4)
ART 470 - Advertising Graphic Design Credits: (4)
ART 471 - Corporate Graphic Design Credits: (4)
ART 472 - Intermediate Design and Production Credits: (4)
ART 474 - Intermediate Typography Credits: (4)
ART 483 - Advanced Graphic Interface Design Credits: (4)
ART 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12) (Must be taken for 10-12 credits)

Total Credits: 108-110

College and Department Information

Art and Design Department
College of Arts and Humanities

Program Outcomes
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