BA in Graphic Design

American University - Shorelight

Formal admission to the major requires satisfactory completion (grades of C+ or better) of the following foundation courses:COMM-330 Principles of Photography (3) (3)GDES-200 Visual Communication Design FA1 (3) (3)GDES-210 Typography I: Visible Language for Publications and Media (3) (3)GDES-220 Digital and Emerging Media Design I (3) (3)General Education RequirementsA total of ten courses, consisting of two courses from each of the five foundational areasAt least one course from Area Five: The Natural and Mathematical Sciences must include a laboratory science componentNo more than two courses may be taken in the same disciplineMajor Requirements54 credit hours with grades of C or better24 of the last 30 credit hours in the major program must be taken in residence, of which 18 credit hours must be in design and 3 credit hours in art history or studio.All students will submit a portfolio for departmental evaluation prior to beginning their senior year. The department may issue formal warnings to students performing at marginal levels.Tracks: Print Media, or Experience Design and Multimedia

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