Art—B.A. Graphic Arts and Design
The Graphic Arts and Design specialization offers a course of study focused on the production of multiples, mass media, graphic design and imaging technology. Visual problem solving and information literacy are emphasized as students improve their understanding of design. This liberal arts degree provides students with a broad range of graphic knowledge, tools and skills that gives them a sense of the integrated complexity of 21st century problems.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESS
- There is no formal review process for admission to the BA in Art program
- Students must maintain a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 in order to graduate.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students should meet with a department advisor or the department chair for a review of transfer credits that may be applied to this degree track.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.0
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundation Courses: | 12 | |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| Required Art History Courses: | 6 | |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| Required Art History Elective (choose 1): | 3 | |
| ART 170 | Time Travel: Introduction to Time-Based Art | 3 |
| ART 200 | Art Now | 3 |
| ART 263 | Acts of resistance: Activists, Interlopers and Pranksters | 3 |
| ART 266 | Women Artists | 3 |
| ART 275 | Japanese Popular Culture and Art | 3 |
| Required GA&D Studio Courses: | 15 | |
| ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 233 | Preparation of Art For Printing | 3 |
| ART 243 | Rendering Techniques | 3 |
| ART 283 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| Required Graphic Arts & Design Studio Electives (Select 5 GA&D courses. Only 2 courses per Concentration are permitted): | 15 | |
| ART 350 | Photography II | 3 |
| ART 352 | Studio Lighting | 3 |
| ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
| ART 358 | Advanced Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 235 | Illustration I | 3 |
| ART 237 | Typography | 3 |
| ART 238 | Drawing for Designers & Illustrators | 3 |
| ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
| ART 412 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 315 | Book & Magazine Design | 3 |
| ART 343 | Branding Design | 3 |
| ART 310 | Digital Illustration I | 3 |
| ART 425 | Digital Illustration II | 3 |
| Non-Graphic Arts and Design Electives (Select 2 of the following Art courses outside of GA&D): | 6 | |
| ART 214 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
| ART 219 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 305 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 245 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 300 | Portrait Painting | 3 |
| ART 404 | Figure Painting | 3 |
| ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 222 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART 303 | Ceramics III | 3 |
| ART 304 | Ceramic Sculpture | 3 |
| Senior Class | 1 | |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| Total Art Credits: | 58 | |
NOTE: Students must complete minimum of 16 Art credits at 300-level or above.
NOTE: Students who do not have an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree must also refer to the NJCU General Education Program Course Guide for additional degree requirements.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 100 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| MATH 114 or MATH 140 | Contemporary Mathematics or Statistics I | 3 |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 or ENGL 101 | Critical Writing and Research or Critical Writing and Analysis | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 283 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Or ENGL 102 if ENGL 101 was taken | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 232 | History of Communication Design | 3 |
| ART 237 | Typography | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 233 | Preparation of Art For Printing | 3 |
| ART 343 | Branding Design | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Art History Elective (200-400 Level) | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 315 | Book & Magazine Design | 3 |
| ART 334 | Packaging Design | 3 |
| ART 398 | Studio Research I | 2 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 399 | Studio Research II | 2 |
| ART 426 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| ART 430 | Web Design | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Capstone Course | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 446 | User Experience and User Interface Design | 3 |
| ART 448 | Information Design | 3 |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| ART 465 | Bachelor Fine Arts Seminar | 1 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Civic Capstone | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Graphic Art and Design program, students will be able to
- Compose artworks in a range of visual art studio practices with technical proficiency.
- Analyze formal elements of works of art, craft, and design or other items of material culture.
- Interpret works of art in light of the social and historic context in which they were produced.
- Develop a general art/design portfolio.