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Graphic Design, BFA (81 hours)

The graphic design major prepares students for a career as a professional graphic designer. It educates in creativity, design process, technical skills and theory. This degree does not require a minor. To earn a BFA with a major in graphic design, in addition to the 18 hour Design Foundation, students must complete the requirements outlined below.

Major Requirements

Design Foundation (18 hours; required for all majors)

Design History (12 hours)
ARHI 10043Introduction to Art History

3
ARHI 20833History of Visual Communication

3
DSGN 30000+Approved Design History Elective

6
OR
ARHI 30000+Approved Art History electives

6

Graphic Design Concentration (51 hours)

ARGD 20301Professional Development for Graphic Designers

1
ARGD 20323Typography

3
ARGD 20503The Digital Portfolio

3
ARGD 30301Professional Recognition for Graphic Designers

1
ARGD 30323Advanced Design Practices

3
ARGD 30423Publication Design

3
ARGD 30433Package Design

3
ARGD 30443Corporate Identity

3
ARGD 30453Computer Applications to Graphic Design

3
ARGD 30473Advanced Computer Applications to Graphic Design

3
ARGD 30523Advertising Design

3
ARGD 40143Senior Thesis in Visual Communication

3
ARGD 40410Graphic Design Internship

3-6
ARGD 40413Portfolio and Marketing

3
ARGD 30000+Upper-Division Graphic Design Electives

6

University Requirements

Undergraduate degree (124 hours minimum)

Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)

TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.