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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art Studio Major - Graphics and Illustration Extension


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Graphics/ Illustration is a specialization within the Studio major that leads to a B.S. degree. Students become competent in drawing, painting, illustration, and graphic design, supported by a sound foundation in art history, criticism and aesthetic understanding.  Liberal Arts courses enable the development of knowledge and critical thinking, while enhancing students’ abilities  to develop the verbal and visual communication skills necessary for careers in the graphic arts. 

Our graduates  are employed by many local and national advertising and design firms.  We have strong working relationships with many local graphics firms, providing our students with an active internship program.

Art Core


The Art Core is designed to provide fundamental knowledge in preparation for more advanced coursework in Art.

Required Courses for Graphics and Illustration Extension


In addition to the core courses listed above, all GRIL specialization students are required to take the following studio art  courses:

Art Department Senior Experience


The senior capstone course in the Art Department deals with a variety of issues involving philosophical, cultural, political and aesthetic ideas about art, the function of art institutions and art media, and the individual artist.  In addition to reflective weekly and term papers, students will give presentations on the evolution of their work during their college careers.

Sample Program for the Graphics and Illustration Extension


Freshman Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 6
As well as:

Sophomore Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 12
As well as:

Junior Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 6
  • Perspectives II Credits: 9
  • Studio Elective Credits: 3
  • Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
As well as:

Senior Year


  • Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 18
As well as:

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