The B.Des. degree in Graphic Design is a professional degree for students seeking careers in the exciting and cutting-edge field of Design. The degree provides students with the tools, skills, knowledge, and experience to express creatively and develop ideas through the latest design technologies. The curriculum ensures that all students achieve professional competencies in design and gain experience traditional, new, and interactive media. Graduates will be prepared to launch their career in a design related field such as Graphic Design, Web Design, Interactive & Mobile Design, New Media, Motion Graphics, etc. or pursue an advanced degree such as M.Des. and D.Des.
The B.Des. in Graphic Design is a program in the Department of Media and Design at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The Department of Media and Design is housed in Lander University’s College of Business and Technology. For more information on the college, click here.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
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Approved Mathematics |
3 | ||
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B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
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| ARTH 111 | History of Global Art from 3000 B.C.E. through 1450 C.E. | 3 | |
| Approved Humanities and Fine Arts elective | 3 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Approved Lab Science | 4 | ||
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111R2 | United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R2 United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R2 American National Government |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| ART 103 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 203 | Photography I | 3 |
| ARTH 112 | History of Global Art from 1450 C.E. through the Contemporary Era | 3 |
| DES 102 | Foundations of Design | 3 |
| DES 103 | Graphic and Interactive Design I | 3 |
| DES 104 | Typography | 3 |
| DES 105 | Graphic and Interactive Design II | 3 |
| DES 202 | Typography II | 3 |
| DES 230 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| DES 499 | Senior Design Portfolio | 3 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| Graphic and Interactive Design (select 24 credit hours) DES 304: Logo and Branding Design DES 305: Web Design I DES 306: Motion Graphics DES 307: Experience Design DES 309: Digital Illustration DES 310: Social Media & Networking DES 311: Package Design DES 350: Special Topics DES 402: Publication Design DES 404: Logo & Branding Design II DES 405: Web Design II DES 490: Internship |
24 | |
Design-Related Electives (select two) ART 321: The Photographic Portrait ART 322: Landscape Photography ART 323: Documentary Photography HUMA 370: Documentary Films MEDA 301: Special Topics in Mass Communication MEDA 310: Digital Video Production MEDA 341: Introduction to Public Relations MEDA 410: Advanced Digital Video Production MEDA 450: Advanced Television Production MEDA 460: Emerging Media |
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| Total Major Program Requirements | 78 | |
| Additional Electives | 7 | |
| TOTAL FOR B.Des. DEGREE | 120 | |
Students must earn a “C” or better in 100-level art and design courses before proceeding to the sophomore studio courses.
Students will complete a B.Des. Candidacy Review at the end of the sophomore year and a B.Des. Review at the end of their final semester.
Students must earn a “C” or better in all program requirement courses.
Students may not take more than 3 studio courses per semester without permission from department chair.
Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.