{"id":350,"date":"2015-04-13T17:00:44","date_gmt":"2015-04-13T21:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalog.daemen.edu\/ug-2024\/?page_id=350"},"modified":"2024-07-16T11:06:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T15:06:59","slug":"suggested-course-sequence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalog.daemen.edu\/ug-2024\/academic-programs\/visual-performing-arts\/bachelor-of-fine-arts-in-graphic-design\/suggested-course-sequence\/","title":{"rendered":"Suggested Course Sequence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Access the complete curriculum for the BFA, Graphic Design<\/a>, from the Visual & Performing Arts Department section of the Daemen catalog.<\/p>\n

Following is a suggested <\/i><\/b>course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and\/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.<\/p>\n

Course Loads<\/h2>\n

Maximum of 18 credits allowed for all semesters.<\/p>\n

Art Course Sequence<\/h2>\n

Unless otherwise indicated, the required Art courses which are plotted on the program course sequence must be taken at the time indicated. Those courses designated by *are strongly suggested to be taken at the time indicated.<\/p>\n

Year 1<\/h2>\n

First-Year Experience & Learning Communities are generally completed in the first year.<\/span><\/p>\n

FIRST SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • ART103 Foundation Design I (3)*<\/li>\n
  • ART105 Foundation Drawing I (3)*<\/li>\n
  • CMP101 English Composition (3)<\/li>\n
  • First Year Seminar (3)<\/li>\n
  • IND275 History of Art: Ancient-Medieval (3)<\/li>\n
  • ART221 Computer Rendering I (1)<\/li>\n
  • Total Credits (16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    SECOND SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • ART104 Foundation Design II (3)*<\/li>\n
    • ART106 Foundation Drawing II (3)*<\/li>\n
    • Learning Community (6)<\/li>\n
    • IND285 History of Art: Renaissance-Modern (3)<\/li>\n
    • ART222 Computer Rendering II (1)<\/li>\n
    • Total Credits (16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      *It is strongly suggested that this course be taken at this time.<\/p>\n

      Year 2<\/h2>\n

      FIRST SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • ART219 Graphic Design I (3)*<\/li>\n
      • ART287 Design History (3)<\/li>\n
      • ART334 Digital Photography (3)<\/li>\n
      • Gen Ed (Breadth – Social Science) (3)<\/li>\n
      • Gen Ed (Breadth – Social Science) (3)<\/li>\n
      • ART223 Computer Rendering III (1)<\/li>\n
      • Total Credits (16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        SECOND SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • ART319\u00a0 Graphic Design II (3)*<\/li>\n
        • ART381 Illustration I (3)<\/li>\n
        • ART439 Serigraphy (3)<\/li>\n
        • Gen Ed (Breadth – Natural Science\/Math) (3)<\/li>\n
        • Gen Ed (Breadth – Natural Science\/Math) (3)<\/li>\n
        • Upper Division Application (P\/F)<\/li>\n
        • Total Credits (15)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          * It is strongly suggested that this course be taken at this time.<\/p>\n

          Year 3<\/h2>\n

          FIRST SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • ART301 Motion Graphics (3)*<\/li>\n
          • ART420 Advertising Design (3)<\/li>\n
          • ART435 Advanced Typogrpahy (3)*<\/li>\n
          • Free Elective (3)<\/li>\n
          • Depth I (possible WIN II) (3)<\/li>\n
          • Total Credits (15)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            SECOND SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • ART320 Web Design (3)*<\/li>\n
            • ART331 Art Reading List (3)<\/li>\n
            • ART431 Professional Practice (3)<\/li>\n
            • ART446 History of Contemporary Art: 1940 – Present \u00a0(3)<\/li>\n
            • Depth II (possible WIN II) (3)<\/li>\n
            • Total Credits (15)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              *It is\u00a0strongly suggested that this course be taken at this time.<\/p>\n

              Year 4<\/h2>\n

              FIRST SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
                \n
              • ART443 Issues & Methodologies in Contemporary Art (WIN III) (3)<\/li>\n
              • ART445 Special Projects (3)<\/li>\n
              • ART: Studio Electives (6)<\/li>\n
              • Depth III (3)<\/li>\n
              • BFA 1: Portfolio Review (P\/F)<\/li>\n
              • Total Credits (15)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                SECOND SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • ART490 Senior Project (3)<\/li>\n
                • Art: Studio Electives (6)<\/li>\n
                • Free Elective (3)<\/li>\n
                • BFA 2: Capstone Review (P\/F)<\/li>\n
                • Total Credits (12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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