Undergraduate Major Example before alterations

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Graphic Design Major (B.A.) H1) (Quark style: Univers 85 Extra Black 18 pts)

The graphic design major provides individuals with the opportunity to learn the skills, principles and latest industry-standard tools needed to prepare for a wide variety of careers in the graphic design industry. The courses focus on the art of communication and problem solving through the use of type, space, visual imagery and computer software. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

This rigorous curriculum merges creative visual aesthetics with modern technology, which is necessary for mastering print, illustration or web media production. Completion of this program will result in a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design with a concentration in illustration, print design or web design awarded by Fairleigh Dickinson University. Admission decisions are made in accordance with criteria, policies, and procedures established by FDU. Students must maintain a grade point ratio of 2.00 in their courses at FDU subsequent to admission. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

The program is offered by the School of the Arts, Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences, at the Florham Campus. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Degree Requirements (H2) (Quark style: Univers 85 Extra Black 10 pts)

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Concentrations (H3) (Quark style: Univers 65 Bold Oblique 10 pts)

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The B.A. in graphic design offers concentrations in illustration, print and web design. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

These concentrations emphasize individual discovery, as students work on collaborative projects that are showcased in a variety of exhibits and displays at the University. Career and freelance skills are taught in upper-level classes. No matter which concentration is chosen, all three instill the creative, technological and philosophical skills necessary to be competitive in today’s market. Creativity and concept are key in the FDU design programs. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

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Illustration Concentration (H4) (Quark style: Univers 65 Bold Oblique 9 pts)

The illustration concentration allows students to focus on developing a personal style while practicing their craft. Imagination and experimentation are encouraged, as students learn techniques in traditional and digital media. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Illustration allows for a personal style, giving students a competitive edge in their design careers. The illustration concentration gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in a wide range of marketing, advertising and editorial-art arenas, through the development of critical-thinking skills in visual communication. Students will learn a variety of digital and real-media techniques, with an emphasis on design principles and concept development. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Required Theory and Production (33 credits) (H5) (Quark style: Life Italic 9 pts)

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CGD1212 Introduction to Graphic Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD1313 Creative Imagery with Photoshop (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD1314 Illustrator Graphics and Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD1552 The Digital Children’s Book (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2212 Typography 1 (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2213 Visual Principles in Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2370 Print Layout (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3303 Web Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3351 Illustration Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4420 Thesis (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4500 Portfolio Preparation(Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Concentration Electives (12 credits) (H5) (Quark style: Life Italic 9 pts)

Choose from the following: (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD1050 Creative Concept Drawing (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2170 Branding Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2214 Digital Prepress (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2243 Prelude to Publishing (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3303 Web Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3315 WordPress (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3351 Illustration Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3352 Typography 2 (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3355 Logo and Package Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3358 Project-based Web Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3360 Freelance Practices (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3361 Mobile Web Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3362 Mobile App Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3363 Interactive Publishing (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3370 Computer Illustration and Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3373 Email Blast Design and Implementation (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3374 Online Ad Design and Implementation (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3377 Web Design II (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3380 Social Media Marketing Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3385 E-commerce Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGDH2216 Design for Social Responsibility (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CDGH2020 History of Graphic Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Note: Six credits in internship experience may be used to fulfill Major Elective requirements. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4422 Graphic Design Internship I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4423 Graphic Design Internship II (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4900 Faculty/Student Research I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4901 Faculty/Student Research II (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

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Required Cognates (9 credits) (H5) (Quark style: Life Italic 9 pts)

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ART1201 Drawing I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

ART1153 Life Drawing (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

ART2236 Introduction to Color (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

ART1169 Watercolor Painting I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

ART1225 Painting I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

ART3350 Illustration (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

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ART1201 Drawing I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)
Choose one from the following five courses:
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- ART2236 Introduction to Color (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)
- ART1169 Watercolor Painting I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)
- ART1225 Painting I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)
- ART3350 Illustration (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Print Design Concentration (H4) (Quark style: Univers 65 Bold Oblique 9 pts)

The print design concentration places a strong emphasis on concept development, technical skills and aesthetics and in problem-solving. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

It teaches the creative process of producing visual communications and presentations in order to convey a specific message to a targeted audience, specifically intended for printing. The most common types of print-design products are publications, brochures, business cards, posters, product labels and packaging. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Required Theory and Production (33 credits) (H5) (Quark style: Life Italic 9 pts)

CGD1212 Introduction to Graphic Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD1313 Creative Imagery with Photoshop (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD1314 Illustrator Graphics and Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2212 Typography 1 (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2213 Visual Principles in Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2370 Print Layout (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3355 Package Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3363 Interactive Publishing (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4420 Thesis (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4500 Portfolio Preparation (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CDGH2020 History of Graphic Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Concentration Electives (12 credits) (H5) (Quark style: Life Italic 9 pts)

Choose from the following: (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD1050 Creative Concept Drawing (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD1552 The Digital Children’s Book (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2170 Branding Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2214 Digital Prepress (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2215 Editorial Design and Illustration (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD2243 Prelude to Publishing (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3300 Illustration Special Topics (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3303 Web Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3315 WordPress (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3351 Illustration Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3352 Typography 2 (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3358 Project-based Web Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3360 Freelance Practices (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3361 Mobile Web Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3362 Mobile App Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3370 Computer Illustration and Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3373 Email Blast Design and Implementation (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3374 Online Ad Design and Implementation (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3377 Web Design II (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3380 Social Media Marketing Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD3385 E-commerce Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGDH2216 Design for Social Responsibility (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Note: Six credits in internship experience may be used to fulfill Major Elective requirements. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4422 Graphic Design Internship I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4423 Graphic Design Internship II (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4900 Faculty/Student Research (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

CGD4901 Faculty/Student Research (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Required Cognates (6 credits) (H5) (Quark style: Life Italic 9 pts)

ART1201 Drawing I (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

ART2236 Introduction to Color (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

ART2233 3-Dimensional Design (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

ANIM1850 3D Computer Modeling (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

ANIM1750 Motion Graphics with After Effects (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

Web Design Concentration (H4) (Quark style: Univers 65 Bold Oblique 9 pts)

The web design concentration blends technical skill with design expertise, preparing students for a variety of careers in the interactive industry. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)

It encompasses a variety of skills in the design and production of websites and other internet products including interface design, authoring and coding through the use of proprietary software. Students study how websites work in order to produce the front-end user interface as well as developing the functionality, navigation and interactivity of web-based products. (Quark style: Life Roman 9 pts)