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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)

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, GraphicCommunications


  • 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.

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

Great Basin College
Transfer Center
(775) 327-2068
advisor@gbcnv.edu
Berg Hall

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.

NOTES:

  • Approved substitutions for bachelor’s degree requirements: 
    • GBC: ART 107 = UNR ART Studio Foundation requirement
    • GBC: CIT 151 = UNR: GRC 365 (upper-division credit is not awarded)
    • GBC: GRC 103 = UNR: GRC 116
    • GBC: GRC 156 = UNR: GRC 200
    • GBC: GBC 256 = UNR: GRC 220
  • Students must earn a “C” or higher in each of the following classes: GRC 103, 156, and 256; CIT 151; and all 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 GBC 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 (15-17 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)
  • CIT 151 - Beginning Web Development (3 units) **
  • GRC 119 - Digital Media (3 units) (Technological Proficiency)
  • GRC 183 - Design with Photoshop (3 units)
  • GRC 256 - Advanced Design with Illustrator (3 units) **

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)


  • COT 204 - Using Windows (3 units)
  • IS 201 - Computer Applications (3 units)
  • ART 260 - Survey of Art History I (3 units) CO7 *
  • ENV 100 - Humans and the Environment (3 units) CO4L, CO9 (Scientific Data Interpretation) *
  • Foundations: Social Science (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)


  • ART 107 - Design Fundamentals (3 units) (Fine Arts) **
  • COM 101 - Oral Communications (3 units) (Oral Communications)
  • Scientific Reasoning (3 units)
  • PSC 101 - Introduction to American Government (3 units) CO6, CO8 (American Constitutions and Institutions)
  • PSY 208 - Psychology of Human Relations (3 units) (Structures of Societies)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (12 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.
** 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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