Through required courses and electives, students become familiar with creative graphic design, page layout, typography, digital imaging, web page design, and historical and social influences on the graphic arts and media.

After developing a sufficient base in both design theory and software applications, students are prepared to work in the following positions:

• Assistant Art Director
• Assistant Web Designer
• Production Assistant
• Digital Illustrator
• Digital Retoucher

BS students not only receive a sufficient base in both design theory and software applications used in the print and web environment, they also produce a professional-level print and web based portfolio of their work so that they may compete in the job market or apply to enter a masters-level design program to pursue an advanced degree. Eligible students can participate in the integrated technology merit fast track to start working towards their master's at the Graduate School of Technology while pursuing their bachelor's.

BS Requirements: 120 credits including 60 credits in Liberal Arts

AS Requirements: 60 credits including 30 credits in Liberal Arts

Note: In some cases, the above courses may satisfy requirements for both the major and the core. In addition, some of the above courses may be offered with related, optional 1-credit workshops or “topics” courses for which students may register. These courses count as liberal arts.

*Starting with the Fall 2018 semester, students who are admitted to the Bachelor’s degree program (see p. 23— Baccalaureate Transfer and Matriculation) may complete the following modified American Studies core requirement: Students may take one designated history survey course (GHSN) plus one additional course in American Studies (either GHSN or GPLN). Students who were admitted to the Bachelor’s degree program prior to Fall 2018 may also choose this option if they have not already completed this requirement. The following courses are designated as survey courses:
• GHSN 105 History of the U.S. from Settlement to 1877
• GHSN 106 History of the U.S. from 1877 to Present
• GHSN 335 America in Twentieth Century
• GHSN 202 Civilization of the Ancient World?
• GHSN 205 Emergence of the Modern World

** If a student is exempt from College Math, he or she is required to take another math course.

***Only the following courses meet the Speech requirement: GCAN 100, 101, 127 and 215.

Recommended art/design electives include: