Graphic Communications Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (2007-2009)
Acceptance into the Major Concentration is by competitive portfolio review. Students must meet TASP/THEA requirement in addition to other academic requirements.
UH - Core Requirements |
42 Hours |
Major Requirements |
81 Hours |
Art History |
12 Hours |
ARTH 1380 History of Art I |
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ARTH 1380 fulfills a UH core requirement |
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ARTH 1381 History of Art II |
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1 course: ARTH 2000/3000/4000 level |
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Fundamentals: Four 1000-level |
12 Hours |
ART 1301 Drawing |
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Mandated Course |
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ART 1370 Photography |
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Mandated Course |
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ART 1330 Graphic Communications |
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Mandated Course |
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ART 1310 Printmaking |
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Recommended Course |
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ART 1304 Painting |
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Recommended Course |
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ART 1320 3-Dimensional Design Principles and Theory I |
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Recommended Course |
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ART 1360 Sculpture |
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Recommended Course |
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Related Arts: Seven Studio Courses |
21 Hours |
ART 3330 Intermediate Graphic Communications |
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Mandated Course |
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ART 3303 Color |
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Mandated Course |
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ART 3334 Drawing for Graphic Communications |
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Mandated Course |
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ART 3331 Graphic Design Software |
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Recommended Course |
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ART 3370 Intermediate Photography |
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Recommended Course |
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ART 3313 Silkscreen |
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Recommended Course |
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GRTC 3351 Graphic Production Process Control I |
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Recommended Course |
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GRTC 3352 Graphic Production Process Control II |
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Recommended Course |
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Major Concentration: Three concurrent |
36 Hours |
ART 3335 Junior Graphic Communications Major (Fall) |
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ART 3336 Junior Graphic Communications Major (Fall) |
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ART 3337 Junior Graphic Communications Major (Fall) |
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ART 3335 Junior Graphic Communications Major (Spring) |
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ART 3336 Junior Graphic Communications Major (Spring) |
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ART 3337 Junior Graphic Communications Major (Spring) |
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ART 4330 Senior Graphic Communications Major I (Fall) |
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ART 4331 Senior Graphic Communications Major I (Fall) |
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ART 4332 Senior Graphic Communications Major I (Fall) |
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ART 4333 Senior Graphic Communications Major II (Spring) |
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ART 4334 Senior Graphic Communications Major II (Spring) |
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ART 4335 Senior Graphic Communications Major II (Spring) |
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Total Hours for Program Completion |
120 Hours |
Junior Block Review
Students who are applying for Graphic Communications Junior Block should submit a portfolio and a written statement of intent. Students who fulfill the following requirements or are advised by their faculty can apply. Upon acceptance a space will be held for you in this class.
Eligibility
Only those who have completed 12 hrs. of fundamentals and between 15 to 18 hrs. of 3000 level related arts. A minimum 2.67 (B-) grade point average and a minimum GPA of 2.67 (B-) in your advanced art courses are both required.
Where/When
Properly mounted work should be hung in rooms 302, 304, 308 FA on the date announced. Portfolios are hung for presentation between the hours of 8 am and 11am that day. Faculty review begins at 12 noon. The review process should be completed by 6 pm. All work should be picked up that evening. Students should come prepared with push pins to hang their work.
Additional Contents
Include 12–15 pieces of work.
A name tag to identify work (mount with your work)
An official transcript listing of all studio courses which you have completed and are presently taking, as well as final grades for courses completed. Place in a sealed envelope beside your work.
A brief written statement of intent which should include why you would like to be a graphic designer in the Graphic Communications program and what your goals and expectations are regarding graphic design as a career. Do not mount this, leave with your work.
Evaluation
Work will be evaluated based on organization, craft, quantity/quality, creativity of Ideas, compositional skills, color and consistency. Further evaluation is based on your statement, process and overall program performance to date. Careful consideration should be given to inclusion of work from your design courses.
Acceptance
A notice of accepted individuals will be placed with your work following the review of each portfolio.
