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					| 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 
 
 Graphics and Illustration - Studio Art Major 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: 6Perspectives II Credits: 9Studio Elective Credits: 3Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3  As well as:  Senior Year
  Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 18  As well as:   |   Return to: College of Arts and Sciences
 
 
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