Digital & Graphic Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Students interested in a comprehensive program in digital and graphic design using elements from both degree tracks may apply for the BFA program.
A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital & Graphic Design requires 70 credits, including COMM 113, 214, 246 or COMR 372, 345 or 350, 470 and 496 (Senior Seminar); COEM 175, 232, and 253; COMD 355, 365, 425, 465; COPH 215; choice of COMF 353 or COMR 333. Four credits of workshops must also be taken, including 1 credit of COMB 348, COMF 368, 1 credit of COMD 358, and choice of 1 credit from COMR 363 or COMD 358. Three credits must be chosen from the communication listings at the 300 or 400 level with the permission of the advisor. Additionally, students must take the following courses from the Humanities Department: Art 106, 110, 218, 318, 416, and an art history course; 3 credits of ART, CPSC, or COMD elective coursework are also required.
Digital & Graphic Design BFA students must take COMM 205 and 211 as part of the general education requirements.
Students may apply for the BFA program by submitting a letter/email of intent with a work portfolio to the department faculty after completing 45+ credit hours and achieving at least a 3.0 GPA. Students should contact their advisor for further information on this process.
Required Courses
Take 3 credits from the following:
Take 1 credit from the following:
Take 3 credits from the following:
Electives
Choose 5 credits of approved upper division Communication electives.
Choose 3 credits of approved upper division electives from COMD, ART, CPSC or COPH 319.