Graphic Design Curriculum Sequence

Morgan’s Graphic Design concentration in the Fine Arts program focuses on visual arts. The Graphic Design concentration is built around training students in creative problem solving using the latest design standard technology (Adobe Creative Cloud), while also providing cultural and social context to their projects. The B.A. in Fine Arts provides students with the opportunity to focus on graphic design methods and techniques used in effective design thinking for visual communication.

Suggested Curriculum Sequence

This curriculum guide is a tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult Degree Works before and after registration for classes each semester to track academic progress.

First Year (Semester One): 13 Credits

ENGL 101 - Composition I 3 credits EC
ART 109 - Basic Design and Color I 3 credits
ART 209 - Drawing I 3 credits
UNIV 101 - University First-Year Seminar 1 credits
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB

First Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

ENGL 102 - Composition II 3 credits
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB
XXXX - MQ General Education Req. 4 credits MQ
ART 110 - Basic Design and Color II 3 credits
ART 210 - Drawing II 3 credits

Second Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH¹
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI
ART 206 - Basic Photography 3 credits
ART 280 - Typography 3 credits
ART 284 - Computer Graphics I 3 credits

Second Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits

XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH¹
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 3 credits no lab req. BP
XXXX - HH General Education Req. 3 credits HH
XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT
ART 282 - Graphic Design I 3 credits

Third Year (Semester One): 16 Credits

XXXX - Phys. Activity or FIN 101 1 credit
ART 240 - Basic Painting 3 credits
ART 382 - Advanced Graphic Design 3 credits
ART 303 - History of Western Art I 3 credits
ART 220 - Visual Analysis 3 credits
XXXX - Foreign Language Sequence 3 credits²

Third Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits

ART 304 - History of Western Art II 3 credits
ART 482 - Computer Graphics II 3 credits
ART 401 - Life Drawing 3 credits
XXXX - IM General Education Req. 3 credits IM
XXXX - Foreign Language Sequence 3 credits²

Fourth Year (Semester One): 16 Credits

XXXX - BP General Education Req. 4 credits with lab BP
ART 309 - American Art 3 credits
ART 495 - Senior Studio I 3 credits
SWAN 345 - Animation Workshop I 3 credits
XXXX - Liberal Arts Core 3 credits

Fourth Year (Semester Two): 14 Credits

XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Free Elective 2 credits
XXXX - Art Elective 3 credits
ART 496 - Senior Studio II 3 credits
XXXX - Liberal Arts Core 3 credits

Total: 120

1 Strongly recommend HUMA 201 since it is a prerequisite for ART 303
2 Two sequential courses in the same language. It is advised to take these courses before the senior year.

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas for courses that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department