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Graphic Design

Graphic design is a professional program for careers in graphic design and related fields. The curriculum includes a series of introductory courses in design, drawing, 2D, 3D and 4D studio courses, and art history.

About This Major

  • College: Fine Arts
  • Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
  • Hours for the Degree: 120
  • Minor: No
  • Website: www.arts.ufl.edu/art

Overview

The degree program in graphic design prepares students for serious professional work in the field. The curriculum emphasizes concept development and application, work with clients, and professional development, including the establishment of a working portfolio.

All students must lease, purchase or otherwise obtain a computer system by the junior level. Specific system requirements are available from the school or the graphic design coordinator.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan

Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students

Semester 1

  • 2.0 UF GPA
  • Complete a total of 9 hours (ART 1802C, ART 1803C) or a total of 6 hours of any ART or PGY or GRA course at the 2000 level with grades of C or better

Semester 2

  • 2.50 UF GPA
  • Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better: ART 2305C, GRA 2111C, ARH 2050, GRA 2208C, ARH 2051

Semester 3

  • 2.75 UF GPA
  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with grades of C or better

Semester 4

  • 3.0 UF GPA for semesters 4-5
  • Complete 1 additional course with a grade of C or better
  • Complete the CLASR requirement

Students must complete a 2-D, a 3-D and a 4-D 2000-level course as part of their 2000-level studio requirements.

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To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
ART 1802C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Lecture3
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Studio6
DIG 1000C Workshop in Fundamental Digital Technologies3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Total 15
Semester 2Credits
ARH 2050 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 1 (GE-H, N)3
ART 2305C Drawing: Form and Space3
ART 2757C Ceramics: 3D Conceptualization or
ART 2701C Sculpture: Shaping Form and Space
3
GRA 2111C Graphic Design: Visual Dynamics3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 15
Semester 3Credits
ARH 2051 Introduction to the Principles and History of Art 2 (GE-H, N)3
DIG 2131C Digital Imaging3
GRA 2208C Graphic Design: Letterform3
PGY 2101 Visual Literacy: Photography3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
ART 2501C Painting: Investigations in Color or
ART 2401C Printmaking: Color Theory
3
DIG 2282C Time-based Media3
ART/PGY Sstudio elective, 2000 level3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 15
Semester 5Credits
ARH Art history elective, 3000/4000 level (GE-H)3
ART/PGY/GRA/DIG Studio elective, 3000/4000 level 3
GRA 3193C Graphic Design: Visualization and Creativity3
GRA 3209C Graphic Design: Typography3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
ARH Art history elective, 3000/4000 level (GE-H)3
ART 3807C Interdisciplinary Studio3
GRA 3194C Graphic Design: Technologies and Processes3
GRA 3198C Graphic Design: Image and Illustration3
Elective3
Total 15
Semester 7Credits
ART/PGY/GRA/DIG Studio elective, 3000/4000 level 3
GRA 4196C Graphic Design: Ideas and Styles3
GRA 4197C Graphic Design: Visual Systems3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
ART/PGY/GRA/DIG Studio elective, 3000/4000 level 3
GRA 4186C Senior Design Studio3
GRA 4187C Graphic Design: Workshop3
GRA 4953C Senior Project1
Elective2
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 15

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