Visual Communication Design - B.F.A. Program Requirements
- 2D Graphic Design Concentration
- 3D Graphic Design Concentration
- Illustration Concentration
Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity and writing-intensive requirements.
I. |
DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (1 credit) | |||||
Type
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Course | Title | Credits | |||
US | 10097 | Destination Kent State: First Year Experience | 1 | |||
II. |
MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (60 credits) Courses count in major GPA | |||||
Type | Course | Title | Credits | |||
JMC VCD |
22001 28000 |
Photography (3) or Photography (3) |
3 | |||
VCD | 13000 | Introduction to Visual Communication Design I* |
3 | |||
13001 | Introduction to Visual Communication Design II* |
3 | ||||
20000 | Basic Computer Graphic Design and Illustration |
3 | ||||
20003 | Intermediate Computer Graphic Design and Illustration Various Software Programs | 3 | ||||
20006 | Kinetic and Sequential Graphic Design | 3 | ||||
20009 | Sophomore Entrance Examination/Portfolio Review | 1 | ||||
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20010 | Introduction to Design Research | 3 | |||
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22000 | Design/Illustration Techniques I | 3 | |||
22001 | Design/Illustration Techniques II | 3 | ||||
23001 | Introduction to Typography | 3 | ||||
23002 | Introduction to 3-D Design | 3 | ||||
30009 | Junior Portfolio Review: Graphic Design/Illustration |
1 | ||||
32000 | Illustration I | 3 | ||||
32001 | Illustration II | 3 | ||||
33000 | Graphic Design I | 3 | ||||
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33001 | Graphic Design II | 3 | |||
40025 | Professional Portfolio: Graphic Design/Illustration | 2 | ||||
40092 | Internship in Graphic Design/Illustration | 1 | ||||
40192 | Internship II in Graphic Design/Illustration | 3 | ||||
43000 | Studio Production | 3 | ||||
WIC | 45000 | Graphic Design Perspectives* | 3 | |||
49098 | Senior Research Proposal: Graphic Design and Illustration | 1 | ||||
III. | ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (63 credits) | |||||
Type | Course | Title | Credits | |||
KFA | ARTH | 22006 | Art History I: Ancient and Medieval Art | 3 | ||
KFA | 22007 | Art History II: Renaissance to Modern Art | 3 | |||
Art History upper-division course | 3 | |||||
Kent Core Additional (must be from two categories) | 6 | |||||
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) | 6-7 | |||||
Kent Core Composition | 6-8 | |||||
Kent Core Humanities | 3 | |||||
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning | 3-5 |
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Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) |
6 | |||||
General Electives and minor coursework; or Senior Project (number of credits required depends on meeting minimum 136 credit hours) |
23-24 | |||||
IV. | CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (12 credits) | |||||
2D Graphic Design (12) |
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3D Graphic Design (12) |
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Illustration (12) |
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MINIMUM TOTAL | 136 |
*A minimum C (2.0) grade must be earned with to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
Special Requirements for All VCD Programs:
Special requirement 1:
VCD 23001 Introduction to Typography (3)
Admission to VCD 23001 requires students to receive an average of B (3.00) or better in VCD 13000 and 13001.
Special requirement 2:
VCD 20009 Sophomore Examination/Portfolio Review (1)
VCD 20009 (must be taken concurrently with VCD 23000), the review of the creative ability and technical skills of students wishing to pursue courses or a major in visual communication design will be based on the quality of a portfolio of work selected from basic courses VCD 13000, 13001, 22000, 22001, 23000, 23001, 23002 and a daylong test of technical skills and aesthetic abilities.
Special requirement 3:
VCD 30009 Junior Portfolio Review: Graphic Design/Illustration (1)
VCD 30009 must be taken concurrently with 33001, after completion of VCD 32000, 32001 and 33000. Junior Portfolio Review is an examination in conference with the visual communication design faculty acting as committee.
Special requirement 4:
A minor is required for the B.A. and is one of two program options available in the B.F.A.—15 to 24 credit hours depending upon the minor selected. See advisor for specific details on minor requirements.
2D Graphic Design
For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2010-2011 Roadmap.I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (12 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
VCD | 43001 | Advanced Kinetic and Sequential Graphic Design | 3 | |
43002 | Typographic/Photographic Graphic Design | 3 | ||
43003 | Corporate Identity/Graphic Design | 3 | ||
43004 | Issues for Graphic Design Businesses | 3 | ||
TOTAL
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12 |
3D Graphic Design
For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2010-2011 Roadmap.I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (12 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
VCD | 43003 | Corporate Identity/Graphic Design | 3 | |
43004 | Issues for Graphic Design Businesses | 3 | ||
43005 | 3-D Graphic Design-Direct Mail/Packaging/Point Purchase |
3 | ||
43006 | Environmental Graphic Design | 3 |
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TOTAL
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12 |
Illustration
For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2010-2011 Roadmap.I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (12 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
VCD | 42000 | Advanced Illustration/Media | 3 | |
42002 | Editorial Illustration |
3 | ||
42003 | Advertising Illustration |
3 | ||
42004 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
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TOTAL
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12 |
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