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Nov 25, 2024
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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.
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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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