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May 16, 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University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE.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. (GBC)
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Students who start their career at Great Basin College may complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Graphic Design by following the course of study described below.
GBC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts
- A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 42 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 64 units must be taken at a 4-year institution with a minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
- Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
- To find out how other courses transfer, visit Transferology.
- See the Graphic Design, B.F.A. program description for more information on degree requirements.
NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.
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Contact Information
University of Nevada, Reno
Transfer Center
(775) 784-4700 option 2
http://www.unr.edu/transfer
Fitzgerald Student Services Building, Second Floor
College of Liberal Arts Student Center (Transfer Student Advising)
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising
Thompson Building, Room 101
Great Basin College
Transfer Center
(775) 753-2286
http://www.gbcnv.edu/career/
Berg Hall
Fallon Godwin-Butler
Transfer Coordinator
(775) 753-2286
fallon.godwinbutler@gbcnv.edu
Josh Webster
Arts & Science Department Chair
(775) 753-2209
Joshua.webster@gbcnv.edu
To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and GBC throughout their career.
Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at GBC and/or UNR about this opportunity.
The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.
Recommended Schedule
For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.
Approved substitutions for bachelor’s degree requirements:
- GBC: ART 107 = UNR: ART 100/101/141
- GBC: CIT 151 = UNR: GRC 365
- GBC: GRC 103 = UNR: GRC 116
- GBC: GRC 156 = UNR: GRC 200
- GBC: GBC 256 = UNR: GRC 220
Associate’s First Semester (15-17 units)
- ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
- ENG 100 - Composition-Enhanced (5 units)
- Mathematical Reasoning (3 units
- GRC 101 - Introduction to Graphic Communications (3 units)
- GRC 103 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3 units) (Foundations: Humanities/Fine Arts) *
- GRC 156 - Design with Illustrator (3 units) *
Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)
- ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
- ART 107 - Design Fundamentals (3 units) (Fine Arts) *
- Structure of Societies (3 units) Required:
- HMS 200 - Human Relations (3 units) OR
- PSY 208 - Psychology of Human Relations (3 units)
- GRC 183 - Design with Photoshop (3 units)
- COT 204 - Using Windows (3 units)
Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)
- ENV 100 - Humans and the Environment (3 units) CO4L, CO9 (Scientific Data Interpretation)
- PSC 101 - American Politics: Process and Behavior (3 units) CO6, CO8 (American Constitutions and Institutions)
- GRC 119 - Digital Media (3 units) (Technological Proficiency)
- CIT 151 - Beginning Web Development (3 units) *
- IS 201 - Computer Applications (3 units)
Associate’s Fourth Semester (18 units)
- GRC 210 - Typography I (3 units) CO7 **
- GRC 220 - Graphic Design 1 (3 units) CO7 (or GRC 256 at GBC) *
- ART 260 - Survey of Art History I (3 units) CO7 *
- COM 101 - Oral Communications (3 units) (Oral Communications)
- Scientific Reasoning (3 units)
- Choose a 100/200-level UNR course that also meets GBC Foundations SS requirement (3 units) (Foundations: Social Science)
* A portfolio review is typically conducted during the fourth semester to continue on in the BFA program at UNR. Students following this transfer agreement can work with the Graphic Design program at UNR to conduct a preliminary portfolio review prior to transfer, then complete the final portfolio review during the fifth semester while enrolled in GRC 310 and GRC 355 at UNR.
Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)
Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)
Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)
Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)
Legend
* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section. Early Transfer to UNR is recommended.
*** For information about the Minor, please go the Undergraduate Minors page in the catalog.
Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.
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