Design Degrees Online

REQUIREMENTS
• The studio art major requires a minimum of 42 credit hours.
Two-dimensional Design, Drawing I, Color Theory, Art and
Ideas, Senior Exhibition Preparation, and two art history
courses are common to all sequences in studio art. Other
introductory and advanced courses vary according to what
medium the student chooses to emphasize.
• The visual communication major requires the same
foundation classes as studio art with the addition of a
sequence in computer graphics, visual communication, and
one internship experience.
• The art history major requires Art and Visual Culture, one
studio course, and the two-semester survey, American and
Modern Art. Electives, including at least one non-Western
course, and a senior thesis complete the concentration.
In addition to fulfilling major requirements to earn an
undergraduate degree, students are required to complete
Loyola’s Core Curriculum, which teaches them important
skills and values. They also develop their own interests by
taking general electives.

Graphic Design Studio & Related Major Requirements: 60 credits

COM 204 Fundamentals of Communication for Design Professionals
GCD 110 Photography I
GCD 111 Electronic Publishing I
GCD 160 Foundation Design I
GCD 162 Foundation Design II
GCD 170 Computer Graphics I
GCD 171 Computer Graphics II
GCD 211 Electronic Publishing II
GCD 212 Lettering and Typography I
GCD 221 Introduction to Graphic Design
GCD 226 Electronic Art and Design I
GCD 230 Electronic Art & Design II
GCD 237 Three-Dimensional Design
GCD 324 Electronic Prepress
GCD 331 Graphic Design I
GCD 341 Graphic Design II
GCD 345 Multimedia I
GCD 346 Multimedia II
GCD 458 Portfolio Preparation
GCD/COM 455 Graphic Design III: Senior Seminar
GCD/ID 123 Drawing I

Major Electives: 18 credits

GCD 229 Multimedia for Web Design
GCD 233 Drawing II
GCD 238 Ad Illustration I
GCD 247 Photographic Lighting Techniques
GCD 322 Lettering &Typography II
GCD 343 Design for Packaging
GCD 450 Advanced Computer Graphics
GCD 451 Graphic Design Internship I
GCD/EN 351 Publication Design
MKT 312 Buyer Behavior
MKT 414 Marketing Strategy

Requirement Art History: 12 credits

AH 117 History of Art I: Prehistoric to Gothic
AH 118 History of Art II: Renaissance to Modern
AH 202 History of Graphic Design

Select one of the following Art History Courses: 3 credits

AH 316 History of Film
FA/AH 320 History of Contemporary Art

The purpose of the Department of Art is to provide the student with undergraduate competencies in the theoretical and applied forms and processes of visual art.

Catering to both fine arts majors and art education majors, the Department of Art emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, problem solving, and the
development of self motivation. Studio courses enable students to develop technical skills and aesthetic judgment in the fine and commercial arts.

Art history courses provide students with socio-historical knowledge and understanding of the art of the past, of Non-Western art, as well as contemporary critical art forms and issues.

In the GVSU General Education requirements, the Foundation section lists ART 101 Introduction to Art as a choice. ART 101 is not required for BFA, BA, or BS in Art and Design. Some of the material in ART 101 will be duplicated in the required studio and art history courses. Therefore, to broaden their experience, art majors are advised to take one of the other classes in the General Education Arts category.

B.F.A. Degree
The B.F.A. degree is designed for students interested in a professional degree in art or design. It will prepare students for a career as a professional artist or designer. Entry requirements:
After completing the Foundation program (ART 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, and 157), students are evaluated for entrance into the design and fine arts programs.
A 2.75 GPA must be maintained in the upper level courses for a BFA.
Foundation and Junior Reviews.
Upon completion of the Foundation program (ART 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, and 157), all art students are required to submit their collective work for faculty review.
Two semesters before their B.F.A. exhibition, all B.F.A. students are required to submit a sample of their work since Foundations for faculty review and comment.
Based on the review, students may be asked to do remedial work and submit to a second review. If a second review is unsuccessful, the student will be asked to leave his or her current program or the department.
See the B.F.A. Handbook for scheduling details and specific requirements.
Graduating seniors must have a B.F.A. show and a final acceptance of their work by the art and design faculty, earning a grade of at least a C. The fine arts and illustration seniors will have a group exhibition. The graphic design seniors will conduct a boardroom presentation to the art and design faculty, culminating in an exhibition of their work. See the B.F.A. Handbook for details.

Graphic Design
Minimum Grade Requirement in Art and Art Education: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in art courses to be used for either major or minor credit. Grades lower than a “C” in NSU or transfer art courses will not apply for major or minor credit.DEPT NO COURSE CREDIT
Studio Art Courses
ART 1213 Drawing I 3 hours
ART 1233 2D Design 3 hours
ART 1253 Color I 3 hours
ART 2003 Drawing II 3 hours
ART 2333 3D Design 3 hours
ART 2413 Watercolor I 3 hours
ART 3123 Figure Drawing I 3 hours
ART 3323 Painting I 3 hours
ART 3563 Printmaking 3 hours
Art History Courses
ART 3213 Art History Survey I 3 hours
ART 3223 Art History Survey II 3 hours
ART 4453 Contemporary Art History 3 hours
Core Subtotal 36 hours

Graphic Design Emphasis
ART 2013 Computer Applications in Art 3 hours
ART 2213 Typography 3 hours
ART 3333 Graphic Design I 3 hours
ART 4103 Graphic Design II 3 hours
ART 4023 Publication Design 3 hours
ART 4073 Multimedia Design 3 hours
ART 4163 Illustration 3 hours
ART 4903 Portfolio 3 hours
Emphasis Subtotal 24 hours
Minimum Total 60 hours
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY English proficiency is a graduation requirement. Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
UPPER DIVISION CREDIT Total hours must include at least 40 hours of credit in courses number 3000 and above.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES At least 80 semester credit hours are required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Course Code Course Title Credits
Required Foundation Courses
ART 105++ Drawing and Composition I 3
ART 106 Contemporary Art 3
ART 110 Two Dimensional Design 3
ART 111 Three Dimensional Design 3
Required Art History Courses
ART 130++ World Art I 3
ART 131++ World Art II 3
ART 232 History of Communication Design 3
Specialization and Concentration Courses
ART 213* Technical Drawing 3
ART 219* Life Drawing I 3
ART 233* Preparation of Art for Printing 3
ART 235* Illustration 3
ART 236* Advanced Illustration (recommended) 3
ART 238* Drawing for Designers & Illustrators 3
ART 243* Rendering Techniques 3
ART 283* Communication Design Techniques and Portfolio Review 3
ART 285* Illustration Research Project 3
ART 310* Digital Illustration I 3
ART 425* Digital Illustration II 3
ART 450* Portfolio Preparation 1
ART ELECTIVE/CO-OP 3
Total Credits in Major Specialization 58
++=Students select ONE course to simultaneously satisfy a general studies requirement
in AREA C (see “Undergraduate Requirements.”)

Course Code Course Title Credits
Required Foundation Courses
ART 105++ Drawing and Composition I 3
ART 106 Contemporary Art 3
ART 110 Two Dimensional Design 3
ART 111 Three Dimensional Design 3
Required Art History Courses
ART 130++ World Art I 3
ART 131++ World Art II 3
ART 232 History of Communication Design 3
Specialization and Concentration Courses
Art 230 Photography 3
ART 233* Preparation of Art for Printing 3
ART 235* Illustration 3
ART 237* Typography 3
ART 283* Communication Design Techniques and Portfolio Review 3
ART 310* Digital Illustration I 3
ART 343* Advertising Design 3
ART 357* Digital Imaging in Photography 3
ART 425* Digital Illustration II 3
ART 430* Web Design 3
ART 448* Information Design 3
ART 450* Portfolio Preparation (seniors) 1
ART ELECTIVES/CO-OP 3
Total Credits in Major Specialization 58 SH
++=Students select ONE course to simultaneously satisfy a general studies requirement
in AREA C (see “Undergraduate Requirements.”)

The requirements for the B.F.A. degree are 88 units of course work as follows:

4 units of the first-year course:
FA 141 Art and the Self

plus 12 units of these required second-year courses:
FA 201 Art in Nature
FA 203 Understanding Art
FA 205 Principles of Design

plus 8 units from the following art history courses:
FA 381 Prehistoric to Medieval Art
FA 382 Renaissance to Contemporary Art
FA 383 Nineteenth, Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Art
FA 384 Traditions of World Art

plus 4 units of:
FA 470 Visual Culture Seminar

plus 8 units of:
FA 301 Drawing 1
FA 302 Drawing 2

plus 40 units from the following:
FA 282 Video Production
FA 284 Video Editing
FA 291 Video and Time-Based Art
FA 311 Painting 1
FA 312 Painting 2
FA 316 Painting 3
FA 331 Photography 1
FA 332 Photography 2
FA 335 Digital Photography
FA 341 Ceramics 1
FA 342 Ceramics 2
FA 343 Ceramics 3
FA 344 Ceramics 4
FA 351 Sculpture 1
FA 352 Sculpture 2
FA 353 Sculpture 3
FA 361 Digital Imaging and Graphic Design 1
FA 362 Digital Imaging and Graphic Design 2
FA 363 Web Design and Web Animation 1
FA 365 Web Design and Web Animation 2
FA 373 Visiting Artist Studio
FA 398 Fieldwork

Plus 12 units in one of these specialized areas:
FA 485 Advanced Studio in Painting and Drawing
FA 486 Advanced Studio in Sculpture
FA 487 Advanced Studio in Ceramics
FA 488 Advanced Studio in Digital Media

As a replacement for Digital Media courses, art majors may take up to three Communication and Media courses for credit toward the B.F.A., including but not limited to the following courses:
CMM 300 Narrative
CMM 311 Documentary Film
CMM 312 Documentary Film Making II
plus field trips

All majors will have the opportunity to take a 3–5 day field trip or longer each semester to a major metropolitan area to visit museums and galleries as part of their degree requirements. The cost of the field trips is approximately $200–300, or more, per semester.
plus evening video series

For the enrichment of its students, the department sponsors a twice-a-month series of videotapes on art and artists. All students enrolled in art classes that month are expected to attend these videotapes.
plus visiting artists

Students meet several times a year with visiting artists who come to campus at the invitation of the Department. These meetings may fall outside regular class times, including Sundays or weekends between courses, but attendance is a degree requirement.
plus successful completion of a portfolio review

To enrich their B.F.A. experience, students are encouraged to take a course in Maharishi Gandharva Veda music and to take courses in Improvisational Dance/Movement as electives.

BFA in Design

The bachelor of fine arts (BFA) in design is a limited access, one hundred-eighteen (118) semester-hour program. It differs from the BA degree in that it provides the graduate with a more intensive background in professional skills and theoretical knowledge. Upon completion of the nineteen (19) semester hours in the foundations program, (3) semester hours of GRA 2190C and (3) semester hours of ART 4926C, applications for the BFA in Design program are accepted in the Fall and Spring Semesters. Acceptance is based on portfolio review by the faculty.

In addition to the nineteen (19) semester hours of foundation classes, coursework includes thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies; fifty-one (51) semester hours in design/electronic media and related studio art subjects that must include DIG 3025 Design History and Theory; and twelve (12) semester hours in art history. Students admitted to the BFA program are exempt from the language requirement, but they are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in art and art history courses and to fulfill the additional requirements and responsibilities of this program, culminating in the advancement review and graduation show. The BFA adviser can provide additional guidance with regard to entrance and degree requirements.

The graphic design major provides students a strong foundation in basic art and design and gives individual attention to students’ development. Students learn a mix of art, design and technical computer skills.

Fifty-one credits, to include:

I. FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION
ENG 110 College Writing
MATH 101, 111, 112, 122 or 231 (caution: some majors have specific math requirements)
COMMS 101 Speech
PHIL 101 Logic: Critical Thinking
Computer Competency – ART 150
Foreign Language (a two semester sequence is required)

For a B.S., at least 6 credits in one language; for a B.A., 16 credits in one language, or 14 credits in one and 8 in a second. High school coursework may fulfill the requirement, but credit is not given unless the student wishes to earn retroactive credit; see the college catalogue for policies.

II. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN LEARNING
An F1 course in literature (Pre-req is ENG 110 College Writing)
An F2 course in history and appreciation of one of the fine arts – ART 124, 144, 146, 254, 264
An F3 studio experience course in one of the fine arts – ART 120 or 200
An F4 course in social science: economics, political science, psychology, sociology
An F5 sequence of two courses in one of the natural sciences, including experimental lab
An F6 course in history
An F7 course in philosophy other than PHIL 101 (Pre-req is PHIL 101 Logic)
An F8 course in religious studies

III. HUMAN ISSUES STUDY
Human Issues Seminar (3-4 credits) or
Independent study on a Human Issues topic of the student’s choosing (min. 3 credits)

IV. MAJOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Required courses:
ART 200F3 Drawing I
ART 120F3 Video
ART 202 Two-Dimensional Design
ART 205 Painting I
ART 207 Photography I
ART 210 Graphic Design
ART 214 Drawing II
ART 220 Typography
ART 310 Advanced Graphic Design
ART 312 Figure Drawing
ART 150 Computer Graphics
ART 450 Advanced Computer Graphics
ART 470 Web Media and Design
BUS 301 Marketing Principles
BUS 433 Advertising and Promotion Strategy

Two of the following art history courses:
ART 124F2 Global Perspectives in the Visual Arts
ART 144F2 Art Survey – Ancient to Medieval Art
ART 146F2 Art Survey – Renaissance to Impressionism
ART 254F2 Modern Art in Europe and the United States
ART 264F2 Multicultural Art in USA

ART 150 Computer Graphics to fulfill the general education computer proficiency requirement.

Transfer students must complete a minimum of 12 credits in art courses at Edgewood.

Students are encouraged to participate in an internship to gain practical experience.

Also Required: A minimum of 120 credits & a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0. Some majors may require more credits and a higher GPA for completion of the degree.