Graphic Design
Suggested Course Sequence
This document is not an official record and is not meant to replace working with an advisor. Requirements may change and may not be reflected on this document. For the most current and accurate information, consult your advisor.
Semester 1
- GEP - First Year Experience (UNIV1100)
- GEP - English Composition (ENGL1101 or placement)
- GEP - Quantitative Reasoning (MATH1000)
- GEP - Fine And Performing Arts
- ARTS1101 - Two-Dimensional Foundations
- ARTS1103 - Three-Dimensional Foundations
Semester 2
- GEP - English Composition (ENGL1105)
- GEP - Human Behavior
- ARTS1104 - Creative Process
- ARTS1105 - Digital Foundations
- Art Studio Elective (any ARTS or ARTG)
Semester 3
- GEP - Literature
- ARTH2211 - Art History Survey 1
- ARTS2613 - Typography
- ARTS3611 - Digital Imaging 1
- ARTS3612 - Vector Graphics 1
Semester 4
- GEP - Natural Sciences
- ARTH2212 - Art History Survey 2
- ARTS3613 - Publication Design
- ARTS3631 - Graphic Design Studio 1
- Art Studio Elective (any ARTS or ARTG)
Semester 5
- GEP - Natural Sciences with Lab
- GEP - Engaged Citizenry (ARTH option suggested)
- ARTS3632 - Graphic Design Studio 2
- Art Studio Elective (any ARTS or ARTG)
- General Elective (Anything not ARTS or ARTG)
Semester 6
- GEP - Global Perspectives (ARTH option suggested)
- ARTS4631 - Graphic Design Studio 3
- Art Studio Elective (any ARTS or ARTG)
- Art Studio Elective (any ARTS or ARTG)
- General Elective (Anything not ARTS or ARTG)
Semester 7
- ARTS4180 - Senior Studio 1
- ARTS4632 - Graphic Design Studio 4
- GEP - Ethical Insight & Reasoning
- GEP - Historical Perspectives (ARTH option suggested)
- Art Studio Elective (any ARTS or ARTG)
Semester 8
- GEP - Capstone (IDST4490)
- ARTS4181 - Senior Studio 2
- Art Studio Elective (any ARTS or ARTG)
- Art Studio Elective (any ARTS or ARTG)
- General Elective (Anything not ARTS or ARTG)
Notes
Students must complete 120 or more earned hours, with at least 30 hours received from Shawnee.
Suggested courses for GEP are in (parentheses). Other options may fulfill the GEP requirement. Please refer to the check sheet for more information.
The Art Core requires two art history electives not shown in this document. These may be fulfilled by choosing the ARTH options in two of the following GEP sections: Global Perspectives, Historical Perspectives, Engaged Citizenry. If other options are chosen, two additional ARTH courses above 3000 must be taken.
Please speak to an art advisor for more information and accurate advising.
For questions and to connect to your official advisor, contact the Department of Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts: Shawnee.edu/arts