BA in Graphic and Interactive Design Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| Required School of Communications core courses 2 | ||
| COM 120 | Media Industries and Trends | 3 |
| COM 130 | Visual Design | 3 |
| COM 140 | Storytelling | 3 |
| School of Communications Requirements | ||
| Global Issues and Cultures, select two courses | 6 | |
| Additional courses outside the School of Communications, one of which must be at the 200 level or higher | 6 | |
| Seminars for Success | ||
| COM 101 | Communications First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| COM 201 | Media Career Development | 1 |
| Required Graphic and Interactive Design courses | ||
| GID 110 | Design Research and Methods | 3 |
| GID 161 | Web Design I | 3 |
| GID 250 | Web Design II | 3 |
| GID 270 | Typography I | 3 |
| GID 301 | Motion Graphics I | 3 |
| GID 315 | Mobile Interaction Design | 3 |
| GID 410 | Web Design III | 3 |
| GID 480 | Senior Seminar and Portfolio | 3 |
| Graphic and Interactive Design Electives 3 | ||
| Select three of the following with the recommendation of the student’s adviser: | 9 | |
| The Agency | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Photography II | ||
| Communications Career Internship | ||
| Programming and Problem Solving | ||
| Special Topics in Graphics and Interactive Design | ||
| Graphic Design History | ||
| Special Topics in GID | ||
| Digital Photography | ||
| Typography II | ||
| Advanced Independent Studio Work in Graphic and Interactive Design | ||
| Special Topics in GID | ||
| Motion Graphics II | ||
| Minor Courses | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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All students must complete the 46 credits of the University Curriculum. Students majoring in Graphic and Interactive Design complete their Integrative Capstone Requirement within the major with GID 480. In place of those credits, the student must select an additional unrestricted course in the University Curriculum.
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Core must be completed by end of sophomore year.
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Substitutions to this list are permitted with prior approval of the student’s adviser and the director of graphic and interactive design.
Minor Requirement
Students enrolled in the BA in Graphic and Interactive Design program are required to complete a minor (typically 18 credits) that will complement their career and/or personal interests. This minor can be from any program either within or outside the School of Communications.