GRAPHIC DESIGN
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE
Graphic designers prepare visual designs for print, electronic, and film media. This includes everything from the layout of magazines, newspapers and web pages, to brochures and newsletters, to company logos, book and CD covers, billboards, movie credits and labels. Their visual designs and images are often used to inform, persuade, and/or move specific audiences to act, and their work is seen in every kind of visual communication imaginable.
The Graphic Design major bases its methods on the design studio, lectures, and practical applications. Students can pursue either a B.S. or a B.A. degree. They study visual communications theory and practice in digital, print, time-based, on-line, and interactive media. Areas of study can focus on logos, computer graphics, publication and web-page design, illustration, advertising, posters, multi-media, and computer animation. The program aims to develop a knowledge base for careers that can relate to professional practice, and students prepare a portfolio for use after graduation.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
ENGL 101 Composition I 3
ENGL 201 Composition II 3
SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Social Sciences/Diversity (6 cr)
Humanities and Arts / Diversity (3 cr.)
Mathematics (3 cr)
Natural Sciences (BS-14 cr, BA 6 cr)
Land & Natural Resources (3 cr)
Personal Wellness (2-3 cr)
Social Responsibility (3 cr)
Modern Languages (BA only 6-14 cr)
CORE
Required
ART 110 - First Review .5 cr
ART 111 - Drawing I 3 cr
ART 112 - Drawing II 3 cr
ART 121 - Design I 3 cr
ART 122 - Design II 3 cr
ART 200 - Progress Review .5 cr
ART 400 - Senior Review (graduating seniors only) .5 cr
ART ### - Art Electives (several courses will be offered on a rotational basis in Sioux Falls) 7 cr
ART 123 - Design III 3 cr
ARTD 201 - Graphic Design I 3 cr
ARTD 202 - Computer Graphics I 3 cr
ARTD 301 - Graphic Design II 3 cr
ARTD 302 - Computer Graphics II 3 cr
ARTD 351 - Visual Communications I 3 cr
ARTD 352 - Design Media I 3 cr
ARTD 451 - Visual Communications II 3 cr
ARTD 452 - Design Media II 3 cr
ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation (also on-line) 3 cr
ARTH 211 - World Art I (SDSU on-line pending) 3 cr
ARTH 212 - World Art II 3 cr
MCOM 160 - Photography (or other approved media course) 2 cr
Advanced Writing Requirement
Total required credits: _128____
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Graphic Designer
Production Artist
Computer Artist
Digital Media Designer
Web Designer
Art Director
Advertising Designer
Creative Director
Brand Manager
In-house Art Director
Desktop Publishing Designer
Print Designer
Print Production Manager
Pre-press Specialist
Graphic Arts Technician
In-house Art Director
Book Designer
Magazine Layout Artist
Newspaper Layout Artist
Texture Artist
Character Design Artist
Story-Board Artist
Lighting Artist
Desktop Designer
Owner/Designer
Illustrator
WHAT OUR STUDENTS & GRADUATES SAY
To me, the SDSU graphic design program taught me more than just how to design. It kept me up to date on the latest advances in design technology, and it helped prepare me for my career.
The visual arts program was essential to my success in commercial art. It helped me develop new ways of visual thinking, giving me the tools I need to enter the advertising job market to hone my craft and develop my love for illustration design. The instruction I had was top-notch.
HOW TO APPLY
South Dakota State University
Admissions Office
SAD 200/Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
Fax: (605) 688-6891
Additional information about applying to SDSU may be found at the following website:
/Admissions/UndergraduateStudentAdmissions/Index.cfm
WHO TO CONTACT
Michael Steele
Department of Visual Arts
South Dakota State University
Box 2802
Brookings, SD 57007\
Phone: (605) 688-4663
Fax: (605) 688-6769
Michael.Steele@sdstate.edu
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