RECOMMENDED SEMESTER COURSES
FIRST SEMESTER: 17.5-18.5 credits
ART130: 2D Design
COL101: Freshman Seminar
ENG101: Standard Freshman Composition
GRD101: Basic Graphic Design
GRD102: Introduction to Computer-based Design
Math Elective
Physical Education

SECOND SEMESTER: 18 credits
ART115: Adobe Illustrator
ART116: Adobe Photoshop
ART133: Drawing I
ENG102: Introduction to Literature
GRD103: Typographic Design
GRD104: History of Graphic Design

THIRD SEMESTER: 16 credits
ART145: Digital Photography I
*COM101: Introduction to Human Communications
or COM105: Public Speaking
or HUM121: Developing Creative Imagination in the Arts
GRD201: Publication Design
GRD203: Web Media Design
PSY101: Introduction to Psychology
Physical Education

FOURTH SEMESTER: 17 credits
ART134: Drawing II or ART135: Life Drawing I
GRD202: Communication Design
GRD204: Web Media Production
GRD205: Graphic Design Portfolio Assessment
Laboratory Science Elective
Social Sciences Elective<

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 68.5-69.5

*COM101 or COM105 is recommended for students transferring
to a four-year institution.