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Apr 25, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art: Graphic Design Concentration, B.F.A.
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The 120 credit hour Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art with a concentration in Graphic Design is dedicated to preparing students for professional practice. Inspired by the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the curriculum is grounded in “design for good” projects focused on design as a tool for social impact. Our goal is to graduate designers with a passion for community engagement. Along the way, students learn how to think conceptually, design brand identities, create social media graphics, edit websites, and so much more. We also take full advantage of the thriving KC creative community by bringing in guest speakers, visiting agencies (often where our alumni work), and attending lectures/events.
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Art + Design (AR)
The Art foundation courses provide broad experience in conceptual thinking as well as technique in order to provide students with an opportunity to determine and develop strengths and interests. A concentration need not be selected until the second year of full-time study.
Core Curriculum: 38 - 51 credit hours
Please review the Core Curriculum page for course options.
Required Core Courses
For Graphic Design majors, the following courses are excluded from liberal arts core choices due to being required in the Graphic Design major requirements.
Liberal Arts, Arts (excluded courses)
Art & Communication Foundations (30 - 33 credit hours)
Students must have a minimum grade of “C” for all Communication courses.
All majors are required to take the following foundation courses:
Graphic Design Concentration Requirements (36 credit hours)
Electives (minimum of 7 credit hours)
Technology Requirement
Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of AR 271 / CO 271 within the major.
Outcomes
Each art major should be able to:
Outcome 1.
Understand the stylistic, cultural, and social concepts and characteristics of the major artistic periods. (AR 181 , AR 183 )
Outcome 2.
Understand principles of color theory, space, and form within two-dimensional and three-dimensional space. (AR 117 , AR 219 )
Outcome 3.
Possess fundamental technical skill in various media including drawing, photography, and others. (AR 111 , AR 221 , AR 231 , AR 365 )
Graphic Design Outcomes
In addition to the art major outcomes, each graphic design major should also be able to:
Outcome 1.
Possess a repertoire of methods to organize textual and visual information (AR 442 ).
Outcome 2.
Understand technical aspects of graphic design production including computer software and printing technology (AR 271 , AR 379 ).
Assessment
The outcomes for Art + Design majors are assessed through a combination of written and performance examinations, performance assignments, and portfolios of completed projects.
Students must have a minimum grade of “C” for all Art courses. Students may not repeat an art course more than one time.
Graphic Design Assessment
Assessment for Graphic Design majors includes a portfolio reflecting a selection of assignments completed throughout the program. This portfolio is formally reviewed by two Art + Design faculty as well as professionals in the design community.
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