Bachelor in Graphic Art & Design
Bachelor of Graphic Arts (BGA) Degree Program in Graphic Arts & Design
Graphic Design Programs
To excel as a graphic artist, you need to learn from those who have paved the road ahead of you. Nossi College of Art’s innovative Bachelor of Graphic Arts (BGA) degree in Graphic Art & Design is taught by current leading professionals, instructing relevant projects in graphic design, web design and advertising. The program is designed to help students perform at a high level – increasing their opportunity for success in a demanding industry.
BGA graduates will complete their studies with a powerful portfolio that commands attention from both employers and clients alike. More importantly, our faculty will arm you with the conceptual, strategic, and critical thinking skills that will separate you from your peers and create leaders in the industry.
Graphic Design Program Structure
Our graphic design program may be completed in five semesters for students who have already earned an Associate Degree in Graphic Art & Design. As a freshman, the program can be completed in three and a half years. Day or Evening classes allow you to work as you complete the program. Other classes include creative writing, copywriting, art history and liberal arts courses such as philosophy and psychology.
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All 33 semester hours must be successfully completed from the following upper level Graphic Art and design courses to qualify for graduation.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GDS 350 | Graphic Design Specialty | 3 |
| PG 360 | Packaging | 3 |
| AD 460 | Art Direction | 3 |
| 3DM 380 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| TCP 360 | Texture Creation using Photoshop | 3 |
| MG 400 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| WD 420 | Web Design Specialty | 3 |
| FAS 430 | Flash Action Script | 3 |
| AWD 412 | Advanced Web Design | 3 |
| IS 440 | Independent Study (optional) | 3 |
| PR 295 | Portfolio & Resume Preparation | 3 |
| PCW 310 | Principles of Copywriting and Editing | 3 |
The following General Education courses are offered at Nossi College of Art.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPC 101 | Speech | 3 |
| PL 103 | Philosophy | 4 |
| SS 104 | Success Strategies | 4 |
| CW 270 | Creative Writing | 4 |
| PS 108 | Psychology | 4 |
| LIT 211 | American Literature | 4 |
| MTH 300 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| AH 212 | Art History/Appreciation | 4 |
| HWC 301 | History of Western Civilization | 4 |
| ES 300 | Earth Sciences: The Human Environment | 3 |
The following Lower Division courses are required for graduation from the BGA in Graphic Art and Design degree program at Nossi College of Art.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BD 101 | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| DC 102 | Design Composition | 3 |
| IC 103 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| TY 110 | Typography | 3 |
| AF 130 | Anatomy/Figure Drawing | 3 |
| AI 140 | Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| CT 105 | Color Theory | 3 |
| GD 115 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| APS 142 | Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| PL 160 | Page Layout | 3 |
| TY 216 | Advanced Typography | 3 |
| AM 218 | Alternative Mediums | 3 |
| GD 220 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| SBM 314 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| ITF 280 | Introduction to Flash | 3 |
| PA 240 | Production Art | 3 |
| IL 260 | Illustration | 3 |
| GD 230 | Graphic Design III | 3 |
| GD 240 | Graphic Design IV | 3 |
| WD 285 | Web Site Design | 3 |
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