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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog Degree: Graphic Design, B.F.A. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Graphic Design, B.F.A.

The B.F.A. in Graphic Design is for students wishing to pursue graphic design in the larger context of professional applications and practices. A rigorous sequence of design studio classes is combined with courses that explore the history and theory of the discipline as well as the necessary techniques and software relevant to the field. The B.F.A. prepares students for professional employment in the various fields of graphic design.

All transfer students accepted in the BFA Graphic Design Program as a major must complete 3 years at Chapman (no exceptions). A maximum of 4 courses can be substituted from other institutions into the Graphic Design curriculum.

Program Learning Outcomes and Educational Effectiveness Evaluation Plans for B.F.A. in Graphic Design.

Students pursuing the B.F.A. in Graphic Design are required to:

  • Maintain at least a 2.000 grade point average in the major.
  • Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all major courses, unless specifically noted*.
  • Complete all courses in the major for a letter grade.
  • Complete 36 credits from upper-division courses in the major.
  • Complete the capstone requirements GD 300, GD 306, GD 408.
  • Complete a 3-credit GD 490 - Independent Internship in the fall or spring senior year.

requirements (66 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
GD 100 - Introduction to Lettering and Book Arts 3 credits
GD 102 - Research Methods for Designers 3 credits
GD 103 - Visualization - Perspective and Rendering 3 credits
ART 122 - Objects and Space 3 credits
ART 195 - Art and Text 3 credits
GD 200 - Introduction to Graphic Design * 3 credits
GD 201 - Typography * 3 credits
GD 202 - Interactive, UX and Web Design 3 credits
GD 203 - Color 3 credits
GD 204 - Objects and Space II 3 credits
GD 300 - Graphic Design ** 3 credits
GD 301 - Book Design 3 credits
GD 302 - Branding and Advertising Design 3 credits
GD 303 - Information Design 3 credits
GD 304 - History of Graphic Design 3 credits
GD 306 - 4D Design ** 3 credits
GD 307 - Advanced Typography 3 credits
GD 400 - Advanced Graphic Design 3 credits
GD 401 - Business Practices/Pre-internship 3 credits
GD 402 - Advanced Interaction UX/UI and Web Design 3 credits
GD 408 - Graphic Design Portfolio 3 credits
GD 490 - Independent Internship ½-3 credits

two art history courses (6 credits)

two of the following (6 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
GD 290 - Independent Internship ½-3 credits
GD 305 - Sophomore Portfolio Workshop 1 credit
GD 308 - Sustainable Design (London) 3 credits
GD 309 - Illustration 3 credits
GD 390 - Independent Internship ½-3 credits
GD 405 - Junior/Senior Portfolio Workshop (may be repeated for credit) 1 credit
GD 406 - Motion Design 3 credits
GD 407 - Studio C 3 credits

total credits 78

*Students must receive a grade of “B” or higher in GD 200 and GD 201 before they can enroll in subsequent graphic design courses.
**GD 300 and GD 306 are open only to Design majors; courses are taken in conjunction with required portfolio proficiency assessment. All others require instructor consent.

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