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Nov 25, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Graphic Design, B.F.A.
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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).
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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. Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO2 courses .
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (6 units minimum) - CO4, CO4L
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO4/CO4L courses .
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
II. Additional Core Requirements (9 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology, and Society - CO9
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO9 courses .
B. Diversity and Equity - CO10
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses .
E. Capstone, Integration, and Synthesis - CO13
The following recommended courses can also be used in the Major Requirement:
F. Application - CO14
The following courses count in the major requirement:
III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)
IV. Major Requirements (55-58 units)
A. Required Courses (27 units)
B. Studio Sequence (12 units)
C. Specialized Courses (minimum 18 units)
Art History Course:
- GRC XXX - History of Graphic Design (3 units) PENDING OR
- Another approved Art History course (3 units)
V. Minor Requirement (18-21 units)
The Department of Art accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
VI. Electives (5-21 units)
VII. Recommended Schedule
Spring Semester (15-16 units)
Fall Semester (15-16 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Fall Semester (13-16 units)
Spring Semester (12-17 units)
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