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May 08, 2024
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Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2023-2024
Graphic Design. B.A.
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Graphic Design is the process of visual problem-solving on a 2D surface. The field of Graphic Design continues to grow and become a powerful force in the creation of our contemporary society and culture. The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design provides students the techniques, processes, aesthetics, and creative approaches of Graphic Design, all from a fine arts perspective. Students are prepared with dynamic portfolios that show a range of innovative thinking, technical prowess, and aesthetics sensibility. Real-world experiences in the form of mentoring, portfolio reviews, and internships enable the students to be competitive designers.
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Requirements for a Major in Graphic Design
Major Requirements:
55 credit hours, as follows:
- ARTS 100 - Freshman Seminar
- ARTS 101 - 2D
- ARTS 102 - Drawing I
- ARTS 105 - 3D
- ARTS 270, 271 or 272 - Art History Elective
- ARTS 108 - Photography I
- ARTS 441 - Junior Seminar
- ARTS - History of Graphic Design
- ARTS 142 - Intro to GD
- ARTS 242 - Typography
- ARTS 342 - packaging
- ARTS 442 - New Media
- ARTS 215 - Web Design
- ARTS 315 - Adv. Web Design
- ARTS 214 - Tech for Artists
- ARTS 493 - Design Internship
- ARTS 490 - Snior Thesis
- Track Course
- Track Course
Note(s):
- In the spring semester of the sophomore year the prospective art major will present a portfolio for evaluation. Acceptance or rejection from the Department of Art will be based upon this evaluation.
- A minimum grade of “C-” must be attained in all art courses to count toward an art major degree.
- A recommended program sequence is available for each of the concentrations.
- Introductory courses (or equivalent with permission of the instructor) are prerequisites for all advanced courses.
TOTAL Minimum Hours Required for Degree: 120 Semester Hours
First Semester
- Art 100: Seminar
- Art 101: 2D Design
- Art 102: Drawing
- Core 100 or Theology 111
- Second Language I
- Computer Science 170: Computer Science
- Core 101
Second Semester
- Art 105: 3D Design
- Art 142: Graphic Design I
- English 101 or English 115
- Core 100 or Theology 111
- Core 102
- Second Language II
- Computer Science 180: Computer Science II
First Semester
- Track Course
- Art 242: Layout & Print Production
- Art 270, 271, 272: Art History Elective
- English 205
- Philosophy 100
- Art 215: Web Design
Second Semester
- Art 342: Package Design
- Art 214: Technology for Artists
- Art 108: Photography I
- Art 493: Internship
- Philosophy 200: Philosophical Perspectives
- Theology 200+ Theological Perspectives
First Semester
- Art 441: Junior Seminar
- Art 108: Photo I
- History of Art Elective
- Oral Communications Flag
- Natural Science Elective
Second Semester
- Art 442: Advanced Typography
- Art 493: Internship
- Mathematical Perspectives Elective
- DCR Flag Elective
- Social Science Elective
- Humanities Elective
First Semester
- Art 315: Advanced Web Design
- Arts Elective (204 or 208)
- Art 493: Internship
- E/RS Flag
- Quantitative Reasoning Flag
- Writing Intensive Flag
Second Semester
- Art 490: Senior Concentration
- Track Course
- Historical Perspectives Elective
- Scientific Perspectives Elective
- General Elective
- Core 499
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