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.
| 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: | 9 | |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 120 | History of Photography | 3 |
| or ART 232 | History of Communication Design | |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| Required Studio Courses: | 15 | |
| ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 237 | Typography | 3 |
| ART 243 | Rendering Techniques | 3 |
| ART 283 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| Graphic Arts & Design Studio Electives (Select 5 of the following Graphic Art and Design studio courses in consultation with a faculty advisor): | 15 | |
| ART 244 | Large Format Phototography | 3 |
| ART 350 | Photography II | 3 |
| ART 351 | Color Photo I | 3 |
| ART 352 | Studio Lighting | 3 |
| ART 353 | Documentary Photo | 3 |
| ART 356 | Advanced Darkroom Techniques | 3 |
| ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
| ART 358 | Advanced Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 235 | Illustration I | 3 |
| ART 236 | Advanced Illustration | 3 |
| ART 238 | Drawing for Designers & Illustrators | 3 |
| ART 280 | Creative Cartoons & Comics | 2 |
| ART 320 | Classical Animation | 3 |
| ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
| ART 308 | Intaglio Printing | 3 |
| ART 311 | Lithography | 3 |
| ART 412 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 233 | Preparation of Art For Printing | 3 |
| ART 234 | 2 | |
| ART 315 | Book & Magazine Design | 3 |
| ART 343 | Branding Design | 3 |
| ART 344 | Advanced Advertising Design | 3 |
| ART 447 | Corporate Publication Design | 3 |
| ART 310 | Digital Illustration I | 3 |
| ART 410 | Advanced Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 430 | Web Design | 3 |
| ART 448 | Information Design | 3 |
| 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 214 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
| ART 219 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 305 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 213 | Technical Drawing for Artists | 3 |
| ART 245 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 300 | Portrait Painting | 3 |
| ART 404 | Figure Painting | 3 |
| ART 415 | Studio Painting | 3 |
| ART 216 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 316 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART 402 | Sculpture III | 3 |
| ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 222 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART 303 | Ceramics III | 3 |
| ART 304 | Ceramic Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 406 | Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 218 | Jewelry I | 3 |
| ART 212 | Metalsmithing I | 3 |
| ART 312 | Metalsmithing II | 3 |
| ART 319 | Jewelry II | 3 |
| ART 409 | Enameling for Jewelers | 3 |
| ART 410 | Advanced Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 108 | African & Afro-American Art | 3 |
| ART 265 | Art in the United States | 3 |
| ART 266 | Women Artists | 3 |
| ART 267 | Art of Spain | 3 |
| ART 268 | Pre-Columbian Art | 3 |
| ART 269 | Asian Art | 3 |
| ART 321 | Renaissance Art | 3 |
| ART 325 | Modern Art | 3 |
| ART 326 | 17th and 18th Century Art | 3 |
| ART 327 | Art of Latin America | 3 |
| ART 328 | Classical Art | 3 |
| ART 330 | Gallery Management I | 3 |
| ART 331 | Gallery Management II | 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.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
| MATH 114 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| INTD 101 | Orientation to College * first time freshmen only | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | English Composition II or English Composition 2 ESL | 4 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 243 | Rendering Techniques | 3 |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 237 | Typography | 3 |
| ART 283 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| Graphic Arts & Design (GA&D) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| Graphic Arts & Design (GA&D) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 120 or ART 232 | History of Photography or History of Communication Design | 3 |
| University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
| Graphic Arts & Design (GA&D) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Fine Arts & Crafts (FA&C) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Graphic Art & Design (GA&D) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Fine Arts & Crafts (FA&C) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
| University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| Graphic Art & Design (GA&D) Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Tier III Capstone | 3 | |
| University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
| University Elective or Minor Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
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.