Studio Art (BFA) - Graphic Design Concentration
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| General Education | 52-55 | |
| Major Requirements | 54 | |
| Art Core | 21 | |
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 121 | Perceptual Drawing I | 3 |
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARS 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| C. Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| Conceptual Drawing I | ||
| Figure Drawing II | ||
| Conceptual Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing III | ||
| Conceptual Drawing III | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| D. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Figure Drawing II | ||
| Conceptual Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing III | ||
| Conceptual Drawing III | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| Graphic Design Concentration | 33 | |
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 488 | Graphic Design Thesis | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 271 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARS 273 | Graphic Design Foundations | 3 |
| ARS 272 | Typography | 3 |
| C. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 373 | Graphic Desgn Identity Systems | 3 |
| ARS 374 | Publication Design | 3 |
| ARS 472 | Senior Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARS 473 | Web Design | 3 |
| D. Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Digital Graphic Design | ||
| Illustration | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Professional Studies Internshp | ||
| E. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 479 | Design Business Practices-W | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration Requirement | 15 | |
| A secondary concentration is required for this program. | ||
| The secondary concentration is fifteen hours in a studio area different from the student's primary concentration for the BFA in Studio Art. Secondary concentrations are available in Ceramics, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Interdisciplinary. Interdisciplinary Secondary concentration consists of 9 credits in one area and 6 credits in any combination of the other. | ||
| A MINIMUM OF 120 HOURS IS REQUIRED FOR A DEGREE | 120 | |
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one must be in major or minor.
Notes:
Graphic Design Sophomore Review:
Once a year, students who wish to pursue a degree in graphic design at the University of South Alabama apply for admission to the BFA program in graphic design after completing ARS 271, ARS 273, and have completed or be taking ARS 272. For more information on the Review please contact art@southalabama.edu for specific dates and requirements.
Additional Information
Requirements for a Double Primary Concentration
In lieu of a secondary concentration, students may complete a second primary concentration. This will require course work in excess of the 121 hours minimum required for the B.F.A. and may delay time to graduation. To complete a Double Primary Concentration, students must complete Primary Concentration requirements in two separate areas including Senior Thesis or Senior Portfolio where applicable.
Requirements for an Optional Minor
In addition to the completion of the Studio Art B.F.A. primary and secondary concentration requirements, students have the option to complete a minor in a discipline outside the department. The addition of a minor will require course work in excess of the 120 hours minimum required for the B.F.A. and may delay time to graduation.
Graduation Plan
(124 Total Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CAS 100 | First Yr Exp - | 2 |
| ARH 103 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARS 121 | Perceptual Drawing I | 3 |
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| MA 110 or MA 112 |
Finite Mathematics 1 or Precalculus Algebra |
3 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| ARS 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| HY 101 |
HY of Western Civilization I (Area IV, A) or World Civilization I or US History to 1877 |
3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARH 123 | Art History II | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 271 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARS 273 | Graphic Design Foundations | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #1 of 5 | 3 |
| ARH 344 | Contemporary Art (Fall only) | 3 |
| HY 102 |
HY of Western Civilization II (Area IV, A- depending on sequence) or World Civilization II or US History since 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 272 | Typography | 3 |
| Advanced Level Drawing course #1 of 3 | 3 | |
| ARH | Art History elective #1 of 2 | 3 |
| Natural Science with Lab #1 | 4 | |
| ARS | Secondary #2 of 5 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 373 | Graphic Desgn Identity Systems | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Digital Graphic Design | ||
| Illustration | ||
| Professional Studies Internshp | ||
| Advanced Level Drawing course #2 of 3 | 3 | |
| ARH | Art History elective #2 of 2 | 3 |
| Natural Science with Lab #2 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 374 | Publication Design | 3 |
| ARS 473 | Web Design | 3 |
| Writing (W) course anywhere in University 1 | 3 | |
| ARS | Secondary #3 of 5 | 3 |
| Select one of the following (Area II, B): | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 472 | Senior Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARS 479 | Design Business Practices-W | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #4 of 5 | 3 |
| Area IV, B Social and Behavioral Sciences #1 | 3 | |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 490 or ARS 496 |
Special Topics (GD elective) or Professional Studies Internshp |
3 |
| ARS | Secondary #5 of 5 | 3 |
| ARS | Advanced Level Drawing course #3 of 3 | 3 |
| Area IV, B Social and Behavioral Sciences #2 | 3 | |
| ARS 488 | Graphic Design Thesis | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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