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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-08 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.

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:

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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