Siena Heights University
Art: Graphic Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
I.
Course Requirements for Major
A. Graphic Design Courses
1.
ARG 147 Introduction to Graphic Design
2.
ARG 247 Typography
3.
ARG 243 Introduction to Animation
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ARG 246 Introduction to Video
4.
ARG 330 User Experience/User Interface Design
5.
ARG 347 Corporate Identity
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ARG 348 Publication Design
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ARG 442 Information Design
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ARG 446 Integrative Design
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ARG 448 Graphic Design Internship
B. Supportive Courses in Art
1.
ART 105
Foundations I: Core Concepts
2.
ART 107
Foundations II: Core Concepts
3.
ART 109
Foundations III: Drawing Concepts
4.
ART 111
Foundations IV: Digital Concepts
5.
ART 116
Introduction to Digital Photography
6.
ART 119
Introduction to Printmaking
7.
ART 121
Introduction to Sculpture
8.
Select one of the following (may not double count)
ART 101
Introduction to Ceramics
ART 113
Jewelry Making I
ART 115
Introduction to Painting
ART 118
Introduction to Bookarts
ART 432
Materials & Methods-Strategies for Teaching Art
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Approved Art Studio Electives
ART 395
Portfolio
ART 495
Senior Exhibition
C. Art and Design History Courses
1. ARH 246
History of Graphic Design
2. ARH 435
Visual Culture
3. Select two (2) courses from the following:
ARH 210
American Art
ARH 230
Non-Western Topics
ARH 240
Ancient to Medieval Art
ARH 242
Film Study and Analysis
ARH 244
Renaissance to Modern Art
ARH 351
Early Twentieth-Century Art
ARH 440
Late Twentieth-Century Art
ARH 445
History of Photography
D. Cognate Requirements
1.
TSC 101
2.
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Select two (2) courses from the following (may not double count)
BAM 201
Business Communication
CIS 460
Web Development Project
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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40 credit hours
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