Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
California State University, Fresno
Key Information
Campus location
Fresno, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 16,089 / per year *
Application deadline
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* with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design is a professional program providing directed studies and is designed for students seeking in-depth preparation for specialized educational and career goals.
The curriculum explores the many aspects of graphic design, including the physical, cognitive, social, and cultural human factors. It will also explore theories, principles, and practice in relation to typography, illustration, computer graphics, Web design, motion graphics, the history of graphic design, and creative critical visual thinking skills that are applicable to professional practice and to meet entrance requirements to graduate school.
Program Outcome
What You Can Learn
- Theories and applications of graphic design
- Advanced concepts and techniques in graphic design, illustration, and interactive multimedia
- To become a professional designer in the field
Curriculum
1. Major requirements (72 units)
Art and Design Core (18 units)
ARTH 10 and ARTH 11 (6 units)
ART 13 (3 units)
ART 16 (3 units)
ART 20 (3 units)
ART 24 or ART 30 or ART 40 or ART 50 or ART 60 or ART 70 (3 units)
GD lower-division requirements (21 units)
GD 35, GD 37, GD 39, GD 41, GD 42, GD 50, GD 60
GD upper-division requirements (12 units)
GD 135, GD 179, GD 180, ARTH 132, or ARTH 136
Area of Emphasis (I, II, or III) (21 units)
I. Graphic Design
GD 142, GD 170, GD 171, GD 174, GD 175, GD 176, GD 178
II. Illustration*
GD 142, GD 163, GD 165, GD 167, GD 169, 6 units of approved electives
III. Interactive Multimedia Design**
GD 150, GD 153, GD 155, GD 157, GD 158, GD 159, 3 units of approved electives
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing. Note: Graphic Design majors are exempt from the MI requirement.
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies); may be used toward a double major or minor
5. Total units (120)***
* Illustration candidates - see advisor.
** Interactive Multimedia Design candidates - see advisor.
*** G.E. courses can be double-counted with major requirements. This total indicates that courses in G.E. Breadth C1 and G.E. Breadth E1 may be applied to the art major. These courses include ARTH 10, 11; ART 20, 40, 50 (G.E. C1); and/or ART 13 (G.E. E1). Consult the department chair or adviser for additional details.