Curriculum

Below is the recommended sequence of courses for our Graphic + Media Design majors:

Semester 1 (fall)

  • DES 101 Rapid Visualization
  • ART 105 Two Dimensional Design
  • GMD 217 Imaging I
  • Science Elective
  • HUM 112 Humanities II / iThink I

Semester 2 (spring)

  • DES 102 Spatial Design
  • GMD 225 Time Arts
  • GMD 220  Imaging II
  • Math 110 / 248
  • HUM 112 Humanities II / iThink I

Semester 3 (fall)

  • ARH 205 Art History I
  • GMD 320 Imaging III
  • GMD 201 Type & Design I
  • GMD 203 Graphic Design I
  • Social Science Elective

Semester 4 (spring)

  • ARH 206 Art History II
  • PHG 207 Digital Photography
  • GMD 218 Type and Design II
  • GMD 207 Graphic Design II
  • Science Elective

Semester 5 (fall)

  • ARH 320 History of Graphic Design
  • GMD 301 Digital Production I
  • GMD 305 Interactive Design I
  • GMD 311 Graphic Design III
  • General Elective (recommend GMD 412)

Semester 6 (spring)

  • Art History Elective
  • GMD 306 Interactive Design II
  • iThink II
  • GMD 315 Business Practices
  • General Elective (recommend GMD 415)

Semester 7 (fall)

  • GMD 405 Senior Capstone I
  • GMD 427 Internship or Studio Elective
  • General Elective
  • General Elective
  • Social Science Elective

Semester 8 (spring)

  • GMD 406 Senior Capstone II
  • GDN 420 Portfolio Preparation
  • GMD 348: Topics or studio elective
  • General Elective
  • General Elective