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Art and Design
Majors Offered:
Art Studio
Graphic Design
Minor offered:
Art
Art Core:
All of the following:
AR103
AR122
AR222
AR331
AR341
AR371
AR372
AR461
AR462
Art Foundations I
Drawing I
Drawing II
Painting I
Printmaking I
Art History I
Art History II
Senior Art Seminar I
Senior Art Seminar II
Art Studio Major (44 credits):
Students in the art studio major are provided exposure to a wide range of media, and develop the
critical and conceptual skills needed to realize a personal artistic vision. Studio majors, while immersed
both historically and conceptually, examine the purpose, function and aesthetics of the chosen art form
within the larger scheme of the art world. Students learn requirements of a professional career and be
guided in the building of a professional portfolio including resume, artist statement and portfolio.
A. Art Core
B. All of the following:
AR104 Foundations II
AR211 Ceramics
AR322 Drawing III
AR351 Sculpture
AR432 Painting II
AR442 Printmaking II
AR451 Advanced Studio
Graphic Design Major (44 credits):
The graphic design major is intended for students wishing to pursue a career in visual communications,
graphic design, publishing, web design, etc. Since most of the information we receive today is visual
in nature, graphic design students are trained in the principles and elements and vocabulary of the
visual world. Areas of study include: typography, photography, digital imaging, illustration, web design
and all of the computer applications necessary to realize these areas such as Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat,
Photoshop, and InDesign.
A. Art Core
B. All of the following:
AR243 Black & White Photography
AR303 Graphic Design I
AR304 Typography
AR312 Electronic Prepress
AR326 Illustration
AR344 Photo/Digital Imaging
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