Art and Design - Graphic Design Emphasis, B.F.A.
Situated in the heart of the “Silicon Slopes,” UVU’s graphic design program is uniquely situated to offer students cutting-edge learning, internship, and job-placement opportunities. As students use the latest software to practice communicating creatively using typography and imagery, they learn to approach problem solving from marketing and artistic standpoints that resonate with target audiences. Courses emphasize creative, concept-intensive communication, and effective design implementation in both print and interactive design.
Matriculation Requirements
- AA, AS, or AAS Degree or equivalent in Art and Design or advisor approval (Graphic Design Emphasis B.F.A. candidates must complete the AAS Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design; Illustration Emphasis B.F.A. candidates must complete the AAS Degree or equivalent in Illustration)
- Portfolio Review
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| Art and Design Requirements | 61 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 61 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 6 Credits | |
| ART 1410 | Typography I | 3 |
| ART 1420 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
AAS Portfolio Review | ||
| Lower Division Core | 15 Credits | |
| DWDD 1600 | Web Essentials | 3 |
| ART 2280 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| ART 2400 | Production Design | 3 |
| ART 2430 | Branding I | 3 |
| ART 2440 | Motion Graphics I | 3 |
BFA Portfolio Review | ||
| Upper Division Core | 12 Credits | |
| ART 3420 | Typography II | 3 |
| ART 3440 | Motion Graphics II | 3 |
| ART 3450 | Branding II | 3 |
| ART 3480 | UI/UX Design II | 3 |
| Art History Requirements | 6 Credits | |
| ARTH 3010 | History of Design and Visual Arts WE | 3 |
| ARTH 3070 | Modern Art and Architecture History WE | 3 |
| Capstone Requirements | 11 Credits | |
| ART 443R | Design Studio | 3 |
| ART 481R | Art and Design Internship | 2 |
| Complete 2 of the following: | 6 | |
| Entertainment Design Studio (undefined) | ||
| UI/UX Studio (undefined) | ||
| Design Studio (3) | ||
| Emphasis Elective Requirements: | 9 Credits | |
| Complete any ART/ARTH courses not already used. (Five credits must be upper division.) | 9 | |
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements Courses taken to fulfill individual program emphases will not also count toward the Discipline Core Requirements (credit will not count twice) | 26 Credits | |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series (1) (Must be taken 2 times) | 2 |
| ART 499R | BFA Project WE (3) (Must be taken in two consecutive semesters) | 6 |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| Complete 9 credits from the following list (please note: ART 1210 is required for Illustration BFA degrees, ART 1110 is required for Painting/Drawing BFA degrees, ART 1400 is required for Graphic Design and Illustration BFA degrees, ART 1750 is required for Photography BFA degrees): | 9 | |
| Drawing I (3) | ||
| Observational Drawing (3) | ||
| Ceramics I FF (3) | ||
| Graphic Computer Applications (3) | ||
| Graphic Design I (3) | ||
| Intro to Digital Imaging (3) | ||
| Painting I (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in all Art and Design courses.
- Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Portfolio submission required during senior year.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| ART 1410 | Typography I | 3 |
| ART 1420 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 1750 | Intro to Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 2280 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| DWDD 1600 | Web Essentials | 3 |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ART 2400 | Production Design | 3 |
| ART 2430 | Branding I | 3 |
| ART 2440 | Motion Graphics I | 3 |
| ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| Social/ Behavioral Sceince | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Art History 3010 History of Design and Visual Arts | 3 | |
| Art History 3070 Modern Art and Architecture History | 3 | |
| Art/ Art History Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Ethics and Values | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| ART 3420 | Typography II | 3 |
| ART 3450 | Branding II | 3 |
| ART 3440 | Motion Graphics II | 3 |
| ART 3480 | UI/UX Design II | 3 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| ART 499R | BFA Project WE | 3 |
| ART 481R | Art and Design Internship | 2 |
| ART 443R | Design Studio | 3 |
| Art/ Art History Elective | 3 | |
| Third Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ART 499R | BFA Project WE | 3 |
| ART 4440 | Entertainment Design Studio | 3 |
| ART 4480 | UI/UX Studio | 3 |
| *Upper Division Art/ Art History Elective | 3 | |
| History/PoliSci/American Institutions | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- VISUAL LITERACY: Demonstrate proficient imagery selection and creation. Create proficient design through hierarchy, negative space, pacing, and graphic elements. Demonstrate proficient use of typography through selection, pairing, typesetting and/or stylization.
- PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: Demonstrate committed participation, sincere improvement, and dedicated work ethic. Present work professionally through variety, individuality, and craftsmanship.
- CREATIVE DIVERSITY: Communicate concepts clearly and creatively. Exhibit work with others or collaborate on a project, paper or presentation in a culturally responsible manner.