G R A P H I C   D E S I G N

Graphic Design is the study of visual communications and the art of presenting information to the public or to a specific group. Visual elements such as animation, photography, illustration, symbols, and type are designed or arranged using various techniques and materials. Materials may range from traditional ink, paper, and printing presses to video and the internet using the latest computer software and hardware.
    Students graduating from USU with a Graphic Design Emphasis will create a professional portfolio individualized to their specific interests. Courses dealing with designing symbols, trademarks, typography, layout, and almost all formats of printand publication design are offered. Digital arts such as animation andinteractive multimedia are also part of the Graphic Design curriculum. Students will solve commercial visual problems and learn to present these solutions professionally.

The Graphic Design Emphasis Requirement Sheet contains specific information of courses required for graduation. This information sheet is also available from the Art Department office in the Fine Arts Visual building, room 122 (FAV 122).

Important Requirement Information
• BFA degree requires 70 art hours & minimum 2.75 GPA.
• No grade less than a ‘C’ is accepted in any art class. No grade less than a ‘B-’ accepted in any emphasis class.
• Two upper division art history courses (3000 level and above) must be completed.
• University requires 40 credit hours total upper-division (3000 level and above) courses.

F O U N D A T I O N   C O U R S E S   L I S T   ::  F o r  a l l  m a j o r s  ::

B A S I C   C O U R S E S   R E Q U I R E D   

::   M i n i m u m   o f   4   c l a s s e s   r e q u i r e d   (Total 12 Credits)   ::

Additional 40 Upper Division Credits Required (3000 level and above). All of these 40 hours do not have to come from the emphasis area.

U P P E R   D I V I S I O N   A R T   H I S T O R Y   C L A S S E S   

::   T o t a l    6   c r e d i t s    r e q u i r e d   ::

A D D I T I O N A L   U P P E R   D I V I S I O N   C O U R S E S   

::   M i n i m u m   o f   1 8   h o u r s   r e q u i r e d   ::

B F A   C A P S T O N E   R E Q U I R E M E N T

::   2   c r e d i t s   r e q u i r e d    ::

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NOTE:

A BFA DEGREE REQUIRES A TOTAL OF 70 ART HOURS MINIMUM WITH A 2.75 GPA. NO GRADE LESS THAN A "C" IS ACCEPTED IN ANY ART CLASS AND NO GRADE LESS THAN A "B-" IS ACCEPTED IN ANY EMPHASIS AREA CLASS.
Remaining art credits to be taken should be discussed with your advisor. If you have any further questions on the Graphic Design program, please contact to the following advisors: