Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

In addition to the liberal arts core required by the University, our program establishes a good foundation in basic visual and technical skills, design theory and the history of graphic design. Several more in-depth topics courses round out the curriculum, including: typography, advertising, packaging, corporate identity, editorial, web and interactive media. A creative internship is also required during the summer between the junior and senior-year sequences. Our capstone classes, Portfolio & Marketing and Senior Thesis, divides its focus among research based creative problem solving, finishing a competitive portfolio and job-hunting methodology.

TCU Core Curriculum Requirements (39 Semester Hours)*

School of Art Foundation (27 Semester Hours)*

	Semester Hours
Drawing (10103, 10113)	6
Design (10123, 10133)	6
Photography (20743)	3
Survey of Art History (10043)*	3
History of Visual Communication (20833)	3
Upper Division Art History	6

*ART 10043 is included in both the TCU Core and the School of Art Foundation

Graphic Design Requirements (57 Semester Hours)

	Semester Hours
Introduction to Visual Communication	3
Professional Development & Professional Recognition in Graphic Design	6
Typography I, II, and III	9
Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Computer Applications (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash)	9
Illustration	3
Advertising Design	3
Packaging Design	3
Corporate Identity	3
Publication Design	3
Photo Illustration	3
Internship	3
Advanced Graphic Design Elective	3
Portfolio & Marketing	3
Senior Thesis	3