Graphic Design: Curriculum
In addition to 120 credit hours, one laboratory course must be completed as a part of the general curriculum requirements. You must also achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and successfully complete a portfolio review before scheduling the Graphic Design Studio I (ART 227) course.
Get a description of each of Cal U's graphic design courses from our Course Catalog.
Below is a recommended framework of courses for completing the degree in four years.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Design: 120 Credits
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
ART 110 Drawing | 3 crs. |
ART 119 Design 2-D | 3 crs. |
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar | 1 cr. |
ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 crs. |
General Education Course | 3 crs. |
General Education Course | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
ART 120 Design 3-D | 3 crs. |
COM 142 Video Production I | 3 crs. |
ART Studio Course (Lower) | 3 crs. |
ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 crs. |
General Education Course | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
ART 127 Intro to Graphic Design | 3 crs. |
ART Studio Course (Upper) | 3 crs. |
GCM 180 Multimedia Foundations | 3 crs. |
General Education course | 3 crs. |
General Education course | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
ART 261 Typography | 3 crs. |
ART 262 Color Theory | 3 crs. |
COM 331 Radio/TV Commercials | 3 crs. |
General Education course | 3 crs. |
General Education course | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
ART 227 Graphic Design Studio I | 3 crs. |
ART 308 Art History: Anc./Med. | 3 crs. |
GCM 331 Web Publishing | 3 crs. |
General Education course | 3 crs. |
General Education course | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
ART 327 Graphic Design Studio II | 3 crs. |
ART 316 Art History: Renais./Rococo | 3 crs. |
General Education course | 3 crs. |
General Education course | 3 crs. |
General Education course | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
ART 427 Graphic Design Studio III | 3 crs. |
ART 317 Art History: Neoclas/Pres | 3 crs. |
General Education Course | 3 crs. |
General Education Course | 3 crs. |
Elective | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credts |
|---|---|
ART 428 Graphic Design Studio IV | 3 crs. |
ART 422 Art History: Art Wld/Mod | 3 crs. |
Elective | 3 crs. |
Elective | 3 crs. |
Elective | 3 crs. |
Note: One laboratory course must be completed as part of the General Education requirements.
“Students must achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and successfully complete a portfolio review before scheduling Graphic Design Studio I (ART 227) – see adviser.”
