Art, Graphic Design and Innovation Concentration, B.A.

Curriculum Requirements

The Graphic Design and Innovation 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 3150 - Computer Graphics II: Time and Sequence (3)
• ARTV 2830 - Typography I: Type as Image (3)
• ARTV 3830 - Typography II: Publication Design (3)
• ARTV 3300 - Creative Digital Photography (3)
• ARTV 3800 - Graphic Design Research, Theory & Practice Studio (3)
• ARTV 3810 - Branding and Advertising Design (3)
• ARTV 3820 - Intermediate Graphic Design Studio (3)
• ARTV 2410 - Web Technologies for Creatives (3)
• ARTV 2420 - UX, UI Design for the Web (3)
• ARTV 4400 - Data Visualization (3)
• ARTV 4820 - Graphic Design Innovation Studio (3)
• ARTV 4840 - Advanced Graphic Design Studio (Capstone) (3)
• ARTV 4880 - Internship in Art and Design (3)
• ARTF 4320 - Printmaking II: Silk Screen (3)
• ARTF 3210 - Painting I: Painting and Color Theory (3)
• ART 3010 - Renaissance Art History (3)
• ART 3060 - Design History (3)

5. Additional Requirements

Not applicable

Program Notes:

Four-Year Curriculum for Art, Graphic Design and Innovation Concentration, BA