Graphic Design Major

Bachelor's degree

In massachusetts (USA)

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Massachusetts (USA)

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Graphic designers influence the way people think by converting ideas, information, and emotions into visual symbols. Their work is behind the websites you surf, the packaging of your favorite products, the signage that helps you navigate a space, and the book that you just can’t put down.
Wherever you look, graphic design is embedded into the world, persuading and informing what you see and do every day—and you can study it at Suffolk University in downtown Boston. Suffolk University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design program gives you the intellectual and practical skills you'll need to be successful in this diverse field.

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Subjects

  • Art History
  • University
  • Design
  • Packaging
  • Drawing
  • Art
  • Typography
  • Foundation Drawing
  • Dimensional design
  • Imaging

Course programme

Major Requirements: 28 courses, 88-89 credits

Core Requirements (22 courses, 67-68 credits)
  • ADF-S101 Foundation Drawing I
  • ADF-S102 Foundation Drawing II
  • ADF-S152 3-Dimensional Design
  • ADF-S156 Imaging
  • ADF-S166 2D/Color
  • ADF-S171 CI: Integrated Studio I
  • ADF-S172 CI: Integrated Studio II
  • ADG-S201 Typography I
  • ADG-S202 Typography II
  • ADG-S204 Design Beyond Design
  • ADG-S206 Graphic Design I
  • ADG-S207 Graphic Design II
  • ADG-S213 Design for Digital Communication
  • ADG-S214 Illustration for Designers
  • ADG-S219 Computer Applications in Design
  • ADG-224 History of Graphic Design
  • ADG-337 Professional Practice
  • ADG-S340 Online Mobile Design
  • ADG-S344 Graphic Design III
  • ADG-S345 Graphic Design IV
  • ADG-S354 SL-Advanced Computer Applications
  • ADG-400 Graphic Design Internship
Art History Requirement (3 courses, 12 credits)
  • ARH-101 Art History I
  • ARH-102 Art History II

Choose one additional Art History course.

Studio Electives (3 courses, 9 credits)

Choose three of the following:

  • ADG-S302 Italian Journal: Painting and Drawing On Paper
  • ADG-S305 Conceptual Typography
  • ADG-S311 Integrated Advertising
  • ADG-S312 Packaging Design
  • ADG-S330 Motion Graphics
  • ADG-S334 Publication Design
  • ADG-S360 Branding & Identity Design
  • ADG-S366 Environmental Graphic Design
  • ADG-S373 UX/UI Design
  • ADFA-S251 Printmaking Studio
  • ADFA-S345 Advanced Printmaking

Notes:

  • Courses numbered 200 and above have as a prerequisite the completion of the Foundation Studies program or its equivalent. Exceptions may be made only with the permission of the instructor and the Graphic Design program director.
  • The letter “S” preceding the course number indicates a studio course, for which a studio fee is assessed.
  • In addition to the required courses listed below all BFA candidates must participate in all portfolio reviews and exhibit work in the Graphic Design Student Exhibition.

Residency Requirement Policy: In the College of Arts and Sciences, a two-course (8 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for completion of a minor and a four-course (16 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of a major.

Graphic Design Major

Price on request