Degree Map
College of Fine Arts
BFA in Graphic Design (2026 - 2027)
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101: College English I 1 010 | 3 | ENGL 102: College English II 1 010 | 3 |
| COMM 111: Public Speaking 1 020 | 3 | MATH 131: Contemporary Mathematics 1 030 | 3 |
| GEN ED: First-Year Seminar 2 070 | 3 | GEN ED: Arts & Humanities 060 | 3 |
| ARTF 102: Introduction to Art and Design | 3 | ARTF 145: Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| ARTF 136: Foundation 2-D Design | 3 | ARTF 189: Foundation 3-D Design | 3 |
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 1st year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN ED: Arts & Humanities 060 | 3 | GEN ED: Natural & Physical Sciences w/ Lab 040 | 4 |
| GEN ED: Social & Behavioral Sciences 050 | 3 | GEN ED: Social & Behavioral Sciences 050 | 3 |
| ARTG 110: Vector Applications 7 | 1 | ARTF 202: Mid-Program Review 3 6 | 0 |
| ARTG 111: Pixel-Based Applications | 1 | ARTH 125__: Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ARTG 112: Layout Applications | 1 | Choose two of the following:
|
6 |
| ARTH 125__: Introduction to Art History | 3 | ||
Choose one of the following:
|
3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 16 |
Total hours for 2nd year: 31
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTG 316: Typography II 5 8 | 3 | GEN ED: Additional GE Approved Course 070 | 3 |
| ARTG 334: Exploration of Graphic Design Media 5 8 | 3 | ARTG 335: Sequential Media 6 8 | 3 |
| ARTG 354: Professional Practices in Graphic Design 8 | 1 | ARTG 337: Drawing for Visual Communication 6 8 | 3 |
| ARTH 300-level or above course | 3 | ARTG 354: Professional Practices in Graphic Design 8 | 1 |
| ID 300: Human-Centric Design Thinking | 3 | ARTH 300-level or above course | 3 |
| Graphic Design Elective 4 | 3 | Graphic Design Elective 4 | 3 |
| Fall Total Hours | 16 | Spring Total Hours | 16 |
Total hours for 3rd year: 32
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTG 434: Graphic Design Campaigns 5 8 | 3 | ARTG 354: Professional Practices in Graphic Design 8 | 1 |
| ARTG 354: Professional Practices in Graphic Design 8 | 1 | ARTG 435: Graphic Design Capstone 6 8 | 3 |
| ARTG 490: Graphic Design Applications 5 | 3 | ARTG 491: Interactive Design 6 | 3 |
| ARTG 481N: Internship | 1 | MKT 300: Marketing | 3 |
| COMM 425: Advertising and Promotional Writing 8 | 3 | Graphic Design Elective 4 | 3 |
| Graphic Design Elective 4 | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 14 | Spring Total Hours | 13 |
Total hours for 4th year: 27
Hours needed to complete the degree: 120
- C- or higher required.
- Students who have earned an Associate Degree or 30 credit hours prior to high school graduation and before starting classes at WSU as a degree-bound student, may be exempt from taking a First-Year Seminar course. Those students must take an additional general education approved course.
- To enroll in ARTF 202, students must have completed at least 6 credits of ARTF courses and be concurrently enrolled in any remaining ARTF credits; and have completed or be concurrently enrolled in at least 3 credits of ARTH 125__.
- Graphic design electives should be chosen with the approval of a graphic design advisor. In addition to any graphic design courses, students may also choose electives from other courses offered in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries including studio arts, art education and art history. Students may also choose classes from other programs within the university including communication, business, entrepreneurship, marketing and technical theatre.
- Course taught fall only
- Course taught spring only
- Course taught as a pre-session only
- Must be taken together.
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
- 010 English
- 020 Communications
- 030 Math/Statistics
- 040 Natural and Physical Science
- 050 Social and Behavioral Science
- 060 Arts and Humanities
- 070 Institutionally Designated