Graphic Design—B.F.A.
The graphic design program provides a comprehensive education in design principles, applications, theories, history, and practice.
The first two years of study culminate with a required Sophomore Portfolio Review, occurring once each year at the end of the Spring term. All students majoring in graphic design (including students transferring in with lower- or upper-division credits) must pass this review to enroll in 300-level graphic design courses. Visit the School of Art + Design website (http://www.pdx.edu/art-design/) or the graphic design program site (http://psu.gd) for details. Only after successfully passing the review are graphic design majors allowed to continue through the program.
All students majoring in graphic design are required to own a laptop computer that meets minimum system specifications, including software required for courses in the program. The current laptop policy is available for review at
http://www.pdx.edu/art-design/sites/www.pdx.edu.art-design/files/PSUGD_LaptopGuide_16_17.pdf.
Degree Requirements
100-Level Courses
200-Level Courses
| Art 200 | Digital Page Design I | 4 |
| Art 210 | Digital Imaging and Illustration I | 4 |
| Art 224 | Narrative and Communication Design | 4 |
| Art 225 | Communication Design Systems | 4 |
| Art 254 | Typography I | 4 |
| ArH 206 | History of Western Art | 4 |
| ArH 290 | History of Modern Design | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Sophomore Portfolio Review
Electives
| | Choose two 4-credit 100, 200 or 300 level Graphic Design, Art Practice, or Art History courses | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
300 & 400-Level Required Courses
Choose 9 of the Following:
| Art 340 | Interaction Design Principles | 4 |
| Art 299 | Special Studies | 0-6 |
| Art 300 | Digital Page Design II | 4 |
| Art 310 | Digital Imaging and Illustration II | 4 |
| Art 315 | Professional Development | 4 |
| Art 333 | Friendtorship: Design, Art and Social Change | 4 |
| Art 342 | Interactive Media II | 4 |
| Art 345 | Introduction to Motion Graphics for Designers | 4 |
| Art 353 | Typeface Design | 4 |
| Art 358 | Video, Design & Community | 4 |
| Art 367 | Design Business Practices | 4 |
| Art 399 | Special Studies | 0-8 |
| Art 425 | A+D Projects | 4 |
| Art 441 | Interface Design | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Total Credit Hours: 139