2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog

Jan 05, 2025

2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Graphic Design (ARTD) Major

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Norman Gambill, Head
Department of Visual Arts
Grove Hall 101
605-688-4103
fax: 605-688-6769
e-mail: sdsu.artdept@sdstate.edu
website: http://www3.sdstate.edu/Academics/CollegeOfArtsAndScience/VisualArts/Index.cfm

Requirements for Graphic Design Major - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences:

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 4: Natural Science, Biological Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 4: Natural Science, Biological Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Sophomore Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6
Electives Credits: 2

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ARTD 201 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3
ARTD 202 - Computer Graphics I Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3
MCOM 265 - Basic Photography (COM) Credits: (2-3)
MCOM 265L - Basic Photography Studio (COM) Credits: 0

Spring

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Junior Year:

Fall

ARTD 301 - Graphic Design II Credits: 3
ARTD 302 - Computer Graphics II Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Art History Advanced Writing Requirement (AW) Credits: 3 (AW)
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

Spring

IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

ARTD 351 - Visual Communication I Credits: 3
ARTD 352 - Design Media I Credits: 3

Senior Year:

Fall

Art Elective Credits: 3

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5
ARTD 451 - Visual Communication II: Senior Portfolio Credits: 3
ARTD 452 - Design Media II Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

Spring

Art Electives Credits: 4

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5

Requirements for Graphic Design Major - Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences:

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Science, Biological Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*

ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Science, Biological Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Modern Language Credits: 4
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**
Visual Arts Studio Core: 3-6

ARTD 201 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3
ARTD 202 - Computer Graphics I Credits: 3
ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3
MCOM 265 - Basic Photography (COM) Credits: (2-3)
MCOM 265L - Basic Photography Studio (COM) Credits: 0

Spring

Modern Language Credits: 4
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5

Junior Year:

Fall

Modern Language Credits: 3

ARTD 301 - Graphic Design II Credits: 3
ARTD 302 - Computer Graphics II Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
Art History Advanced Writing Requirement (AW) Credits: 3
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

Spring

Modern Language Credits: 3

ARTD 351 - Visual Communication I Credits: 3
ARTD 352 - Design Media I Credits: 3

Senior Year:

Fall

Art Electives Credits: 3

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5
ARTD 451 - Visual Communication II: Senior Portfolio Credits: 3
ARTD 452 - Design Media II Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

Spring

Art Electives Credits: 4

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5

Curriculum Notes:

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

Note:

By written request to the Department Head, Graphic Design majors may substitute ARTD animation or a video production course for the MCOM photography requirement.