Graphic design is an exciting, ever changing profession. Students in the graphic design concentration learn visual problem solving in both print and electronic design. They use state-of-the-art computer hardware and software. Students use industry standard software such as QuarkXPress®, Adobe Illustrator®, Adobe Photoshop®, Macromedia Dreamweaver® and Microsoft® on the Macintosh® platform. Students also develop professional web sites and self promotional multimedia CD's.

 


Earn a professional degree in Graphic Design at Seton Hill

Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Graphic Design

Required Foundation Courses:

AR105 History of Western Art I

AR110 History of Western Art II

AR115 Drawing I

AR120 Design I (2D)

AR135 Black and White Photography

AR180 Digital Imaging

AR190 Graphic Design I

AR205 Twentieth Century Art II

AR215 Drawing II

AR220 Design II (3D)

AR250 Color Photography

AR375 History of Graphic Design / Dec Arts / Arch

AR375 Professional Practice

AR440 Apprenticeship

PL320 Philosophy of Art

 

16 Credits in Major:

AR230 Typography I

AR290 Typography II

AR390 Graphic Design II (Web Design)

AR490 Graphic Design III (Portfolio Development)

 

12 Credits for the Minor Studio from:

AR125 Clay

AR130 Calligraphy

AR185 Art of Film

AR200 Renaissance Art History (Italian)

AR205 Twentieth Century Art I

AR235 Advanced B&W Photography

AR240 Fibers

AR245 Metalsmithing

AR255 Painting

AR260 Sculpture

AR265 Printmaking

AR295 Illustration

AR310 Adv. 2D Media Studio

AR311 Adv. 3D Media Studio

AR370 American Art

AR375 Art History Seminar (topics vary)

AR410 Independent Study

AR475 Mixed Media

Approved courses at Pittsburgh Filmmakers’

 

3 credits for the Minor Studio from:

AR200 Renaissance Art History

AR205 Twentieth Century Art I

AR370 American Art

CA100 Communication Theory and Technology

3 credits from:

BU180 Principles of Management

BU220 Marketing Management

BU235 Small Venture Planning and Finance