Graphic Design, B.F.A.

Description

The program emphasizes hands-on design approaches, while critical analysis, theory, research, and application will be explored. Students will become well-versed in Graphic Design competencies that will directly relate to marketplace requirements for hiring. The curriculum will focus on formal Graphic Design language while exploring other media (3D, 4D, motion, Virtual Reality).

Contact Information

Monica Maccaux
Assistant Professor, Art
(775) 784-6682
mmaccaux@unr.edu

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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Admissions Requirements

Progression standard: students will need to complete all of required major courses with a 3.0 GPA. Additionally, a portfolio review will be required upon the completion of required courses, typically upon conclusion of the second year of studies. Students that do not meet these requirements must withdraw from the Graphic Design BFA and must declare another major (and will be allowed to declare the Graphic Design Minor).

Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 3.0
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 42 Upper-Division Units
• Half Program Units/4 Year Institution | 60 Units

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (9 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (55-58 units)

V. Minor Requirement (18-21 units)

The Department of Art accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

VI. Electives (8-17 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule