Graphic Design, BFA (81 hours)
The graphic design major prepares students for a career as a professional graphic designer. It educates in creativity, design process, technical skills and theory. This degree does not require a minor. To earn a BFA with a major in graphic design, in addition to the 18-hour Design Foundation, students must complete the requirements outlined below.
Major Requirements
Design Foundation (18 hours; required for all majors)
Introduction to Creative Practice | 3 | |
fall semester only | ||
Drawing for Design | 3 | |
fall semester only | ||
Two-Dimensional Design Principles | 3 | |
fall semester only | ||
Color and Light Theory | 3 | |
spring semester only | ||
Three-Dimensional Design Principles | 3 | |
spring semester only | ||
Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 | |
spring semester only |
Design History (12 hours)
Introduction to Art History | 3 | |
History of Graphic Design | 3 | |
AND Choose Two from the Following: | ||
ARGD 30000+ | Chair Approved Graphic Design History Electives | 3 |
OR | ||
INDE 30000+ | Chair Approved Interior Design History Elective | 3 |
OR | ||
ARGD 30000+ | Chair Approved Graphic Design History Electives | 3 |
Graphic Design Concentration (39 hours)
Typography | 3 | |
The Digital Portfolio | 3 | |
Intermediate Design Practices | 3 | |
Advanced Design Practices | 3 | |
Publication Design | 3 | |
Package Design | 3 | |
Corporate Identity | 3 | |
Computer Applications to Graphic Design | 3 | |
Advanced Computer Applications to Graphic Design | 3 | |
Advertising Design | 3 | |
Senior Thesis in Visual Communication | 3 | |
Graphic Design Internship | 3-6 | |
Portfolio and Marketing | 3 |
Professional Development (6 hours)
Professional Development for Graphic Designers (Taken 2 times over 2 semesters) | 1 | |
Professional Recognition for Graphic Designers (Taken 4 times over 4 semesters) | 1 |
Graphic Design Electives (6 hours)
Must complete two courses that meet the following criteria:
ARGD30000+ | Chair-Approved Upper-Division Graphic Design Elective | 3 |
University Requirements
Undergraduate degree (120 hours minimum)
Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.