Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: May 2017 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design (BSGRD) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design (BSGRD)(Please see the Undergraduate Program Offerings by Campus chart in the catalog or on the Herzing Website at www.herzing.edu/ career-programs/downloads for a list of Herzing campuses offering this program.) Program DescriptionThe Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design program employs an integrated and coherent approach that prepares students with the necessary academic knowledge and technical competencies required for a wide range of positions in graphic arts. The curriculum is focused on designing and producing work for print, the World Wide Web, television, cinema, multimedia, and digital entertainment. This degree enables students to specialize in topics appropriate for an entry-level position in interactive and graphic arts. Program OutcomesUpon completion of this program, the student should be able to:
Potential Occupational TitlesPotential occupational titles for this program include, but are not limited to, graphic designer, graphic artist, designer, creative director, artist, design director, creative manager, desktop publisher, and graphic designer/production. Program ContentA minimum of 124.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation. |
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Required Graphic Design CoursesAll courses, 48.00 semester credit hours, are required. | ||||
Course Name | Semester Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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BU 106 - Introduction to Business | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 102 - Introduction to Digital Design Applications | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 103 - Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 104 - Illustration Fundamentals | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 105 - Digital Photography-Introduction | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 201 - Color Theory in Design | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 205 - Diagrammatic Design | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 212 - Introduction to Typography | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 215 - Web Design Fundamentals | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 235 - Corporate Identity Design | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 245 - Web in Motion | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 286 - Portfolio Assessment | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 315 - Advanced Dynamic Websites | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 325 - Corporate Campaigns | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 410 - Portfolio in Print Design | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 420 - Online Portfolio Design | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
Note:▲ In the bachelor’s programs, this course is taken after completing GA 245. In the associate’s program, this course is taken in the final semester. | ||||
Open Elective CoursesA minimum of 30.00 semester credit hours of open electives is required. | ||||
Required Capstone or Internship4.00 semester credit hours are required. | ||||
Course Name | Semester Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
GA 490 - Capstone Project | 4.00 semester credit hours | |||
GA 494 - Internship * | 4.00 semester credit hours | |||
Note:* Online students in some states may not be allowed to take this internship due to state restrictions. | ||||
Required Courses in General EducationStudents enrolled in this bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 40.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours must be upper level (300- to 400-level courses). Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for Herzing University courses that would satisfy these requirements. * 4.00 Semester Credit Hours in Computer Applications ♦ * Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 37.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. ** A course with a critical thinking focus would be a course that addresses the theories and application of critical analysis with an emphasis on developing sequential reasoning skills. Examples may be courses in critical thinking, philosophy, logic, or science. ♦ The state of Minnesota requires a minimum of 30.00 semester credit hours of general education for bachelor’s degrees, not counting computer applications. However, all Herzing University students in the BSGRD program must complete a minimum of 37.00 semester credit hours in general education, including computer applications, to complete the requirement for graduation from this bachelor’s degree program. Minnesota students must complete at least 4.00 semester credit hours of general education in the humanities. • Students in this BSGRD program must take HU 320 - Art History to satisfy 3.00 semester credit hours of this requirement. | ||||
Required Natural Science with Lab Component Courses▲ Students must take the following Herzing University courses to satisfy this requirement | ||||
Course Name | Semester Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
SC 242 - Anatomy for Artists | 3.00 semester credit hours | |||
SC 242L - Anatomy for Artists Lab | 1.00 semester credit hour | |||
Personal and Professional Development Courses2.00 semester credit hours are required. | ||||
Course Name | Semester Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PD 121 - Professional Development I | 1.00 semester credit hour. | |||
PD 202 - Professional Development II (Semester Credit Hour Course) | 1.00 semester credit hour | |||
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