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.

Required Foundation Courses:12
ART 110Two Dimensional Design3
ART 111Three Dimensional Design3
ART 115Drawing Studio I3
ART 185Computer Graphics3
Required Art History Courses:9
ART 106Contemporary Art3
ART 120History of Photography3
or ART 232 History of Communication Design
ART 131World Art II3
Required Studio Courses:15
ART 230Photography I3
ART 237Typography3
ART 243Rendering Techniques3
ART 283Introduction to Graphic Design3
ART 309Silkscreen3
Graphic Arts & Design Studio Electives (Select 5 of the following Graphic Art and Design studio courses in consultation with a faculty advisor):15
ART 244Large Format Phototography3
ART 350Photography II3
ART 351Color Photo I3
ART 352Studio Lighting3
ART 353Documentary Photo3
ART 356Advanced Darkroom Techniques3
ART 357Digital Imaging Photography3
ART 358Advanced Digital Imaging3
ART 235Illustration I3
ART 236Advanced Illustration3
ART 238Drawing for Designers & Illustrators3
ART 280Creative Cartoons & Comics2
ART 320Classical Animation3
ART 307Relief Printing3
ART 308Intaglio Printing3
ART 311Lithography3
ART 412Advanced Printmaking3
ART 233Preparation of Art For Printing3
ART 2342
ART 315Book & Magazine Design3
ART 343Branding Design3
ART 344Advanced Advertising Design3
ART 447Corporate Publication Design3
ART 310Digital Illustration I3
ART 410Advanced Jewelry3
ART 430Web Design3
ART 448Information Design3
Non-Graphic Arts and Design Electives (Select 2 of the following Art courses outside of Graphic Arts and Design in consultation with a faculty advisor):6
ART 214Drawing & Composition II3
ART 219Life Drawing I3
ART 305Life Drawing II3
ART 213Technical Drawing for Artists3
ART 245Color Theory3
ART 207Painting Fundamentals3
ART 300Portrait Painting3
ART 404Figure Painting3
ART 415Studio Painting3
ART 216Sculpture I3
ART 316Sculpture II3
ART 402Sculpture III3
ART 104Ceramics I3
ART 222Ceramics II3
ART 303Ceramics III3
ART 304Ceramic Sculpture3
ART 406Advanced Ceramics3
ART 218Jewelry I3
ART 212Metalsmithing I3
ART 312Metalsmithing II3
ART 319Jewelry II3
ART 409Enameling for Jewelers3
ART 410Advanced Jewelry3
ART 108African & Afro-American Art3
ART 265Art in the United States3
ART 266Women Artists3
ART 267Art of Spain3
ART 268Pre-Columbian Art3
ART 269Asian Art3
ART 321Renaissance Art3
ART 325Modern Art3
ART 32617th and 18th Century Art3
ART 327Art of Latin America3
ART 328Classical Art3
ART 330Gallery Management I3
ART 331Gallery Management II3
Senior Class1
ART 450Portfolio Preparation1
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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Graphic Art and Design program, students will be able to

  1. Compose artworks in a range of visual art studio practices with technical proficiency.
  2. Analyze formal elements of works of art, craft, and design or other items of material culture.
  3. Interpret works of art in light of the social and historic context in which they were produced.
  4. Develop a general art/design portfolio.