Graphic Design: AFA Degree Guide

The following is a recommended schedule for students entering Fall quarter. It is essential to work with a program advisor to discuss options and course selection.

F-Fall, W-Winter, S-Spring, Sm-Summer

Academic Courses
 

Basic Communication Skills  (10 credits) Chose one from each area.
ENGL& 101 or *101D (101D also counts for diversity) 
CMST &230 or &210 or *204D (204D also counts for diversity 

Basic Quantitative Skills (5 credits) Choose one.
BUS 130, or MATH& 107, or above 

General Education (10 credits)
CMST& 102  (Required)
Any Natural Science Course (Choose one from Natural Science List)
Download the Natural Science List

Diversity Course (5 credits) Choose one if no *diversity class was taken above.
ENGL& 101D, CMST 204D  ART 124D, ANTH 116D, ART 228D, GS 105D, GS 101D, or MUSC 110D

First Year

Fall (17)

(1) COLL 101 - College Success (F, W, S, Sm)
(5) ART 110 - Design I: Two Dimensional (F, W, S, Sm)
(5) GRAPH 110 - Foundations of Graphic Design (F, W, S)
(5) Any Academic Course (Choose from above list)

Winter (20)

(5) GRAPH 113 - Graphic Design and Typography (W)
(5) GRAPH 118 - Design Process (W, S)
(5) GRAPH 120 - History of Graphic Design (F, W, S, Sm)
(5) Any Academic Course (Choose from above list)

Spring (17)

(5) GRAPH 115 - Infographic Design (S)
(5) PHOTO 110 - Photography I, Basic Elements (F, W, S, Sm)
(2) GRAPH 195 - Portfolio Review (F, W, S)
(5) Any Academic Course (Choose from above list)

Summer
(optional)
 

(5) Any Academic Course (Choose from above list)
(5) Any first year courses required but not taken.

Second Year

Fall (15)

(5) GRAPH 201 - Advertising Design (F)
(5) GRAPH 231 - Advanced Typography (F)
(5) Any Academic Course (Choose from above list)

Winter (19)

(5) GRAPH 202 - Package Design (W)
(5) GRAPH 213 - Brand Identity (W)
(2) GRAPH 292 - Business Practice for Graphic Designers (W)
(2) GRAPH 299 - Special Projects: Open Research (F, W, S)

Spring (15)

(5) GRAPH 298 - Degree Project (S)
(5) GRAPH 252 - Booklab (S)
(5) ART 295 - Portfolio Development (F, S)
(5) Any Academic Course (Choose from above list)

Summer
(optional)

(5) Any Academic Course (Choose from above list)
(2-5) Any first or second year courses required but not taken.