B.S. in Graphic Design Technology

The Graphic Design Technology program is an innovative, multidisciplinary major that integrates courses drawn from various academic departments. The major includes a significant business component—the Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate program—which is unique in comparison to all other graphic design programs in this region and most graphic design programs nationally. The Graphic Design Technology program combines theory and practice, and application and production in a liberal arts context giving students a solid university education. It provides students majoring in Graphic Design Technology with a diverse range of learning experiences and opportunities in a flexible, technology-rich environment.

Throughout this program students learn to plan, analyze, and create solutions to visual communication problems. They consider cognitive, cultural, physical, economic, political, psychological and social factors in planning and executing graphic designs appropriate for a given context. Students use a variety of print, electronic, and photographic media and technologies during the design process. The professional Graphic Design Technology program prepares students for an array of exciting careers in business, government, industry and education.

Required 125 credits (At least a 2.50 GPA in courses that apply toward the degree and major) including General Education Requirements and the following:

 

A. Major Requirements (44 Credit Hours Required)

Course        Brief Description                                                     Hours

TECH 122    Computer Aided Design/Drafting                               3
TECH 202    Advanced Application of CADD Techniques                  3
TECH 212    Principles of Graphic Design and Print Production         3
TECH 300    Technology and Society                                           3
TECH 302    Web Page Design                                                   3
TECH 311    PC Hardware and Emerging Technologies                   3
TECH 322    Fundamentals of Photography                                  3
TECH 332    Industrial Design                                                   3
TECH 422    Digital Photography & Imaging                                 3
TECH 442    Advanced Graphic Design and Print Production           3
TECH 450    Senior Capstone                                                   3
TECH 452    Multimedia Production                                           3
TECH 492    Graphic Design Software and Technologies                8

 

B. Entrepreneur Requirements (16 Credit Hours Required)
Completion of courses leads to a certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies

Course            Brief Description                                                        Hours

ENTR 200          Concept Generation & Technology Entrepreneurship        1
ENTR 201           The Entrepreneur and the Enterprise                            3
ENTR 301              Accounting and Financial Concepts for Entrepreneurs      3
ENTR 302              Marketing and Management Concepts for Entrepreneurs  3
ENTR 366              Imagination, Creativity, and Entrepreneurial Thinking   3
ENTR 385              Venture Initiation                                                    3

 

C. Recommended Support Courses (26 Credit Hours Recommended)

Course                   Brief Description                                              Hours

TECH 396               Field Experiences in Technology                         3
TECH 397               Cooperative Education                                  1-6
TECH 493               Workshop                                                      1-6
And Complimentary Courses in Other Disciplines—Contact the Department for a list of those courses