Art, Visual Communications Concentration, B.A.

Curriculum Requirements

The Visual Communications Concentration prepares the student for fields of specialization in graphic design, advertising, interaction design, and other forms associated areas of commercial communication.  Students investigate the use of art as a means of communication in these specialized areas in preparation for positions in industry and/or graduate school.

1. 120 semester hours:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. Students must repeat ‘D’ and ‘F’ grades in major courses.

2. General Education Requirement:

Complete General Education Curriculum  required by the university as detailed on the four-year course of study. Students must have a ‘D’ or better in all GEC required courses.

3. Program Requirements:

4. Concentration Requirements

• ARTV 2150 - Computer Graphic Studio I (4)
• ARTV 3150 - Computer Graphics II (3)
• ARTV 2830 - Typography (3)
• ARTV 3830 - Typography II (3)
• ARTV 3800 - Graphic Design (3)
• ARTV 3810 - Advertising Design (3)
• ARTV 3820 - Advanced Design (3)
• ARTV 3850 - Illustration I (3)
• ARTV 3860 - Illustration II (3)
• ARTV 4150 - Web Design (4)
• ARTV 4820 - Problems in Visual Communications (3)
• ARTV 4840 - Visual Communications Seminar (3)
• ARTV 4880 - Internship in Art (3)
• ARTF 3410 - Ceramics I (3)
• ARTF 4310 - Printmaking I: Intaglio, Block Printing (3)
• ARTF 4320 - Printmaking II: Silk Screen (3)

5. Additional Requirements

Not applicable

Program Notes:

Four-Year Curriculum for Art, Visual Communication Concentration, BA