Graphic Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Department website: https://www.atu.edu/art/
The Graphic Design program enables a student to develop the skills and techniques required to engage in the various fields of advertising art.
Arkansas Tech University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which accredits the following programs:
- Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Art Education (Teacher Licensure K-12)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 years: Fine Arts; Game and Interactive Media Design; Graphic Design
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ART 1303 | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ART 1403 | Two-dimensional Design | 3 |
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| MATH XXXX | Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| SS 1XXX | Social Science Courses 1 | 3 |
| TECH 1001 | Orientation to the University | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 1503 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 2403 | Color Design | 3 |
| ART 2413 | Three-dimensional Design | 3 |
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| SCIL 1XXX | Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 2103 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 2213 | Digital Skills | 3 |
| FAH 1XXX | Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 3 |
| SCIL 1XXX | Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| SFHS 1XXX | Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication Courses 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 2113 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 3001 | Sophomore Review | 1 |
| Art Elective (3000-4000) | 3 | |
| FAH 1XXX | Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 3 |
| USHG 1XXX | U.S. History and Government 1 | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 3203 | Typography and Layout | 3 |
| ART 3253 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| ART 3303 or ART 4233 |
Drawing Studio I or Illustration Studio |
3 |
| Art History (3000-4000) 3 | 3 | |
| SS 1XXX | Social Science Courses 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 3232 | Production Design | 2 |
| ART 3243 | Web Design | 3 |
| ART 3803 | Introduction to Printmaking | 3 |
| Art History (3000-4000) 3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 3223 | Package Design | 3 |
| ART 3833 | Animation Techniques | 3 |
| ART or GAME Electives (3000-4000) | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 4231 | Graphic Design Exhibition | 1 |
| ART 4243 | Professional Portfolio Preparation for Graphic Designers | 3 |
| ART or GAME Electives (3000-4000) | 9 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
- 2
At least 40 upper level hours are required. General electives cannot include art courses.
- 3
Art history electives ART 3113 Art History, American, ART 3133 Art History, Americas & Africa, ART 3143 Art History, Asia & Pacific, ART 3153 History of Digital Art, ART 4113 Art History, Art After 1945, ART 4723 Art History Seminar, ART 4823 Art Criticism and Aesthetics can be used toward this requirement.
Students who complete the program will demonstrate:
- Critical Analysis - Objectively participate in class critiques and respond positively to constructive criticism
- Communication - Identify and effectively apply the use of visual arts concepts and vocabulary in verbal and written formats.
- Tools & Technology - Demonstrate proficiency in the use of art tools, materials, and Technology appropriate to the field.
- Content - Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary art trends, major artist's works, and historical movements.
- Professionalism - Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism required of a serious student of art and develop a substantive portfolio.