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B.F.A. in Graphic Design - Graphic Design Emphasis James Madison University, USA

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Full Time 120 Credit-hour(s) $ 20,624 (US$ 20,624) a year Contact provider
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Course summary

This concentration provides professional education within a liberal arts environment and students learn the vocabulary, visual perception, methods, processes, craft and technology of graphic design, which includes specialized courses in print design, advertising, computer graphics, illustration, web design, package design and special topics courses addressing current design issues and problems. The study of the historical and cultural context of the designer broadens students’ knowledge base and nurtures their creativity.

Program modules

The modules are ART 102 Two-Dimensional Design 3, ART 104 Drawing I 3, ART 106 Three-Dimensional Design 3, ART 108 Drawing II 3, ART 205 Foundations Seminar 1 3, ART 305 Seminar in Aesthetics 3, GARTH 205 Survey of World Art I: Prehistoric to Renaissance 3, GARTH 206 Survey of World Art II: Renaissance to Modern 3, Required two-dimensional studio art courses 6, (choose two of the following): ART 210 or ART 212 Animation, ART 252 Introductory Painting, ART 260 Introductory Photography: Black and White, ART 270, ART 272 or ART 274 Printmaking, ART 350 Figure Drawing, Required three-dimensional studio art courses 6, (choose two of the following): ART 220 Introductory Ceramics: Potter's Wheel or ART 222 Introductory Ceramics: Hand building, ART 230 Weaving and Other Fiber Arts, ART 240 Metal and Jewelry, ART 280 Sculpture, Concentration Courses (required) 21 GRPH 200 Computer Graphics, GRPH 202 Design Methodology, GRPH 206 Introduction to Typography, GRPH 208 Portfolio Review, GRPH 306 Intermediate Typography, GRPH 406 Advanced Typography, GRPH 408 Type and Image, GRPH 410 Graphic Design Portfolio, Concentration Courses (Electives) 6 GRPH 300 Illustration, GRPH 304 Package Design, GRPH 340 Poster Design, GRPH/SMAD 312 Web Design, GRPH 390 Independent Studies in Graphic Design, GRPH 490 Independent Study in Graphic Design, GRPH 496 Internship in Graphic Design 2.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicant must possess an American associate’s or bachelor’s degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native language or graduation from an accredited high school in a native English-speaking country where the applicant has resided for at least four years. They are required to submit a portfolio representing work completed in GRPH 200, 202 and 206. They should demonstrate proficiency in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 213 for computer-based test, 550 for paper-based test, 80-81 for internet-based test or SAT score of 500 or IELTS score of 6.5 - 7.

James Madison University accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

James Madison University

Department name

College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Art and Art History

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