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Aug 07, 2025
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2009-2010 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’ abilitiesto develop the verbal and visual communication skills necessary for careers in the graphic arts.
Our graduatesare 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
GR/ILL students are required to take 9 upper level studio courses, in addition to the 9 core courses listed above. The requirements are as follows: 6 studio courses required at the 200 level, 2 studio courses required at the 300 level, and 1 required art internship course at the 400 level. The following six studio art courses are required at the 200 level: Art Studio Major - Graphics and Illustration Extension Electives
In addition to the credits listed above, students select 5 elective courses related to the professional GR/ILL area. Studio art courses are recommended, though students may choose to take elective courses from other related areas, with the permission of the art department. Students may choose elective studio courses from the list below (Note: the same course cannot count as both a requirement and an elective): 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: 10
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 9
- Professional Elective Credits: 3
As well as: Junior Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 3
- Perspectives II Credits: 6
- Professional Elective Credits: 3
- Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
As well as: Senior Year
- Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 9
- Perspectives II Credits: 3
- Professional Elective Credits: 9
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