The ProgramThrough University of Central Missouri’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design program, students develop their creative talents and technical skills to become graphic designers at advertising agencies, design firms, public relations firms, in-house art departments, magazines, newspapers, book publishers, retail chains, commercial printing firms, freelance and other creative venues.

Students master creative problem solving, conceptual and aesthetic judgment, and the use of computer technology as a design tool through instruction from highly experienced faculty and from hands-on experience in studios and laboratories.

Career OpportunitiesThere are career opportunities available globally and for a wide range of salaries. Typical kinds of work assignments include logo/trademark design, package design, publica-tion design, advertising design, layout, type design, web page design and motion design executed for magazines, newspapers, newsletters, annual reports, advertising, book jackets, CD covers, posters, film and television. Stu-dents are incouraged to seek professional internships and may receive course credit.

The BFA in Graphic Design keeps up with a changing industry and graduates hold fulfilling employment across the nation and in many foreign countries. Because of this, UCM’s Graphic Design program continues to grow in both numbers and quality. The combination of talent, motiva-tion, program content, and excellent instruction continues to serve our Graphic Design majors’ career objectives well.

Modern FacilitiesStudents use up-to-date Macintosh computers, software, scanners, printers and other peripherals that are standard

in their career field as an integral part of their education. In addition, through required support courses from the School of Technology, students gain skills and knowledge of the commercial printing industry, i.e. photography, prepress, and digital imaging, as an important addition to their creative skill set.

AccreditationUCM’s Department of Art and Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NA-SAD). UCM is the only state-supported four-year school in Missouri with such accreditation. Of the approximately 2,000 college art programs nationwide, NASAD has ap-proved less than 15 percent, based on proven rigor and content. UCM has held NASAD accreditation continuously since 1986.

CommunityOur students have opportunities with professional groups in Kansas City including the Ad Club and American In-stitute of Graphic Arts (AIGA). Locally, we have an active AIGA UCM student group. Many students choose to live in the “ARTSHIP” residence hall, a community for art majors. The BFA in Graphic Design program is one of the larger majors on campus and students enjoy a diverse group of peer fellowship.

For More InformationTo learn more write to the Department of Art and Design, Art Center 120, UCM, Warrensburg, MO 64093; call 660-543-4481; or visit the department’s web site at www.ucmo.edu/art.

For admission information, call toll free 877-SAY-UCMO (877-729-8266). Central Missouri’s home page address is www.ucmo.edu.

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B.F.A. Graphic DesignCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesDepartment of Art & Design

Graphic Design MajorBachelor of Fine Arts Degree

This is the recommended program of study for the Graphic Design Major, B.F.A. Degree at the University of Central Mis-souri. Your schedule may vary. Current or prospective Central Missouri students should contact the Department of Art & Design for further information and guidance on prerequisites and required course sequence in your area of emphasis.

Freshman Year - First Semester Hrs.ART 1110 Drawing I 3ART 1315 2-D Design 3ART 1800 Ideas & the Visual Arts 3ENGL 1020 Composition I 3GRAP 1010 Fundamentals of Printing Processes 3Semester Total 15AE 1400 Freshman Seminar*

Sophomore Year - First Semester Hrs.ART 1815 Art History Survey I (fall) 3ART 2335 3-D Design 3ART 3660 Publication Design 3Elective from Major 3General Education Math 3HIST 1350 or 1351 or POLS 1510 3Semester Total 18

Junior Year - First Semester Hrs.ART 2412 Ceramics I or ART 2420 Sculpture I 3ART 3630 Design for Advertising (fall) 3Elective from Major 3General Education 6Semester Total 15

Senior Year - First Semester Hrs.ART 3510 Watercolor 3ART 4620 Motion Design (fall) or ART 3650 Narrative Animation (spring) 3Electives from Major 3General Education 6Semester Total 15

Freshman Year - Second Semester Hrs.ART 1120 Drawing II 3ART 1325 Color & Design 3ART 2610 Intro Graphic Design & Illustration 3ART 2620 Typography 3ENGL 1030 Composition II 3Semester Total 15

Sophomore Year - Second Semester Hrs.ART 1825 Art History Survey II (spring) 3ART 2710 Printmaking I 3ART 3620 Logo/Trademark Design (spring) 3ART 3680 History of Graphic Design (spring) 3General Education Science 3-4General Education 3Semester Total 18

Junior Year - Second Semester Hrs.ART 2511 Painting I 3ART 3640 Package Design 3ART 4610 Interactive Design (spring) 3General Education 6Semester Total 15

Senior Year - Second Semester HrsART Elective 3ART 4020 Studio Seminar 3ART 4221 Art Theory & Criticism 3Elective from Major 3General Education (Not needed if COMM 1200 0-3

is chosen as one of the major electives)Semester Total 12-15

Graphic Design B.F.A. Degree - 123-126 hours

• *AE 1400 (1 hr) is highly recommended for academic success. AE 1400 is a free choice elective, however, this pro-gram does not require free choice electives.

• The 12 hours of GD electives should be chosen from the list provided in the Undergraduate Catalog.

• Students should meet with program area faculty for more detailed advice regarding the sequencing of required majorcoursework in this major.

• To satisfy the General Education Assessment Policy students must take the GEA exam during the semester in whicha total of 45 credit hours will be earned. The minimum score of 425 must be achieved by the semester in which 75credit hours will be earned. Go to UCM Testing Services in MyCentral for more information.