2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Graphic Design (ARTD) Major


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Norman Gambill
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 Science:


Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 4: Natural Science, Biological Credits: 3
    * ( Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6
    (Fall and Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Electives Credits: 2
    (Fall or Spring)

Junior Year:


  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Art History Advanced Writing Requirement (AW) Credits: 3
    (AW) (Fall or Spring)
  • Visual Arts Studio Core (finish it) Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

Senior Year:


  • Art Electives Credits: 3 in Fall and 4 in Spring
  • Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

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


Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Science, Biological Credits: 4
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 6
    (Fall and Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • Modern Language Credits: 4
    (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)

 

Junior Year:


  • Modern Language Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Art History Advanced Writing Requirement (AW) Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Visual Arts Studio Core (finish it) Credits: 6
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

 

Senior Year:


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Art Electives Credits: 3 in Fall and 4 in Spring
  • Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

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.

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