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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Marisa TenBrink, Assistant Professor
School of Design
Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics & Engineering Hall 382, Box 2225
605-688-4103
Program Information
The major in Graphic Design provides a comprehensive visual communication experience, including mobile technology, interface design, user experience design, animation and motion graphics, product/package design, brand identity design, data visualization design, and entrepreneurship. Graduates of the Graphic Design program will create professional portfolios, engage in real experiences working in industry, and have the opportunity to build strong connections with professionals nationally and internationally. South Dakota State University graduates are prepared to work in almost any field imaginable. A 12-credit visual arts core taken in conjunction with the graphic design sequence supports the degree and creates a foundation for success. Through taking the core and taking 6 additional ART, ARTH or ARTE courses, majors qualify for the Studio Arts Minor adding breadth and depth to the degree.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Course Delivery Format
Course content is delivered through hands-on studio work combined with lectures, demonstrations, and critiques.
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Student Learning Outcomes
- Acquire core knowledge of graphic design practice.
- Demonstrate fluency in the visual vocabulary and technical skills relevant to Graphic Design – Typography, Grid systems across analog and digital media, visual narratives (photography, illustration, and type-as-image), and conceptualization of the work based on research.
- Imagine and articulate research, conceptualization, and varied solutions (generate effective ideas) to any problem.
- Display innovative synergies of media types across print, screen, packaging and emerging media and excel in one or several of the following Areas of Emphasis: Print, Packaging & Environmental, Interaction Design, Media Fluency, Motion.
- Demonstrate the ability to function as an effective member of a team.
- Demonstrate the professional awareness and physical preparation necessary to enter the design workspace.
Academic Requirements
Graphic Design students must maintain at least a major GPA of 2.6 and an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the duration of the program. A grade of a “C” or better is required in all ART, ARTE, ARTH, GDES, DSGN, LA, ARCH, and ID courses. The Graphic Design degree requires the completion of internship experience during the summer between the junior and senior years and a travel studies course required during the summer any year between sophomore and senior years.
Equipment and Supplies
The Graphic Design major requires students to own a laptop computer by the start of their sophomore year. The required computer specifications are listed on the SDSU website.
Requirements for Graphic Design Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Fine Arts
System General Education Requirements
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts Requirements
- Capstone course in the major discipline
- Upper division coursework Credits: 33
System General Education and/or major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Fine Arts specifications.
School of Design Requirements
School of Design Electives
Select 6 credits from the list below. Students are required to complete six credits of elective shops, studios, or history courses in another School of Design discipline. Courses may not include GDES, ART, or ARTH prefix. Contact the School of Design advisor for approval of additional courses. Credits: 6 S
Major Electives
- ART (Art Studio) Elective: 3
- ART/GDES/MCOM (Animation, Photography or Video Media) Elective: 3
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 120
Notes
AH Art History B.F.A. Coursework
S Supportive B.F.A. Studies
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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| System General Education Requirements* |
30 Credit Hours |
| College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements |
0 Credit Hours |
| School of Design Requirements** |
14 Credit Hours |
| Major Requirements |
54 Credit Hours |
| Supporting Coursework |
18 Credit Hours |
| Electives*** |
4 Credit Hour |
*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements, Supporting Coursework, College Requirements, and School Requirements.
**System General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Supporting Coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements.
***Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.
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