Bachelor of Fine Art, Graphic Design, BFA (ART-GRDS)

BFA: Art (BFA)

The Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) is a studio intense course of study designed for students with a strong commitment to a professional future as graphic designers, photographers, studio artists or artists/teachers. Students select a concentration from the areas of all-level teaching certification, graphic design, photography, painting or sculpture.

Graphic Design (GRDS)

• ART 291 - Introduction to Black and White Photography Credit Hours: 3
• ART 317 - Introduction to Illustration Credit Hours: 3
• ART 318 - Digital Illustration Credit Hours: 3
• ART 351 - Typography I Credit Hours: 3
• ART 352 - Typography II Credit Hours: 3
• ART 353 - Identity and Brand Design Credit Hours: 3
• ART 454 - Information Graphics Credit Hours: 3
• ART 455 - Persuasive Graphics Credit Hours: 3
• ART 456 - Graphic Design Portfolio Credit Hours: 3 (capstone course)
• ART 457 - Interactive Design Credit Hours: 3
• Choose 9 hours of two-and/or three-dimensional studio (ART 200-499) Credit Hours: 9

Supplement for Major

• Sophomore (or higher) Literature Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Minimum - 3 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 75

Other Graduation Requirements

Minimum GPA in major: 2.25
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 131
Transfer students must complete a minimum of 24 hours of the total advanced hours in studio areas at ACU.

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.