University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)
Graphic Design, B.F.A. (WNC)
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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Graphic Design by following the course of study described below.
WNC 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 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken 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 the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
- 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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Academic Advising Information
University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts Student Center (transfer advising)
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising
Lincoln Hall 314
WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103
To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC 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 WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.
The Silver State Transfer 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.
NOTES:
Approved substitutions for the bachelor’s degree:
- WNC: ART 100= UNR: ART 103A
Students must earn a “C” or higher in each of the following classes: GRC 116, 200, 210, and 220; and all 300-400 level GRC courses taken at UNR.
Students will be admitted to the Graphic Design program in a pre-major status. Successful completion of a portfolio review while enrolled in GRC 362 at UNR is required to continue to advanced standing in the Graphic Desgin BFA. See the program description for more information.
GRC courses at UNR are only offered once per year. The recommended schedule below assumes a student begins the first term in a fall semester, and sequences out to five years due to the timing of when courses are offered at UNR. Students can consult with advisors at WNCC and UNR to discuss possible options, such as early and reverse transfer or dual-enrollment, for completing the AA and BFA degrees in less time.
Associate’s First Semester (15 units)
- ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
- Mathematics (3 units) CO2
- ART 260 - Survey of Art History I (3 units) CO7 *
- GRC 116 - Introduction to Digital Art & Design (3 units) CO7 *
- Studio Foundations Course (3 units) *
- Choose one of the following: ART 100, ART 101, ART 124, ART 141, ART 151, ART 211, ART 214.
Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)
- ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
- Science with lab (3 units) CO4L
- Social Science (3 units) CO6
- ART 261 - Survey of Art History II (3 units) CO7, CO11 *
- GRC 200 - Design Thinking & Methods (3 units) *
Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)
- Science (3 units)
- Humanities (3 units)
- US & NV Constitutions (3 units) CO8
- GRC 210 - Typography I (3 units) CO7 *
- Elective (3 units)
Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)
- GRC 220 - Graphic Design I (3 units) CO7 *
- Minor (3 units) ***
- Elective (3 units) Recommended: UNR Diversity& Equity (3 units) CO10
- Potential CO10 options: AM 253, AM 254, HGPS 201, PHIL 210, PHIL 245.
- Elective (3 units)
- Elective (3 units)
Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (12 units)
- Science, Technology & Society (3 units) CO9
- Art History Elective (3 units)
- Minor (3 units) ***
- Minor (3 units) ***
Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (12 units)
Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (12 units)
Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (12 units)
Bachelor’s Ninth Semester (6 units)
Bachelor’s Tenth Semester (6 units)
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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
*** 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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