Graphic Design & Multimedia
Immerse yourself in your passion for art and your desire for hands-on experiences when you pursue a B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Multimedia from Georgian Court University.
This creative program blends hands-on practice and a thorough understanding of the skills and concepts used in graphic design and multimedia. You’ll emerge as an effective, cutting-edge designer for print and electronic media. You’ll team up with others and cultivate communal learning during some aspects of the program while focusing on individual skills in others.
You’ll take 24 credits of foundation courses for the first two years, then 30 credits of advanced courses your final two years. As part of the program, you will complete a 12-credit concentration in either graphic design or multimedia.
With a broad base of service learning and internship opportunities, the program gives you a well-rounded background to launch a thriving creative career.
To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
The B.F.A. in Graphic Design & Multimedia builds upon 24 credits of foundation courses for the first two years. Students will take 42 credits of advanced courses in their junior and senior years. In consultation with an advisor, each student will select 6 credits of electives in their areas of interest. To graduate from this major, students will need a total of 72 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | ||
| GD111 | Introduction to Design | 3.0 |
| GD112 | Drawing for Designers | 3.0 |
| AR228 | European & U.S. Art | 3.0 |
| GD113 | Computer Graphics | 3.0 |
| GD114 | Graphic Design I | 3.0 |
| GD212 | Illustration for Designers | 3.0 |
| GD213 | Typography I | 3.0 |
| GD220 | Digital Photography | 3.0 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| GD214 | Graphic Design II | 3.0 |
| MM214 | Mixed Realities & Interactivity | 3.0 |
| GD226 | Video & Sound Editing I | 3.0 |
| MM314 | Motion Graphics II | 3.0 |
| GD322 | Web Design I | 3.0 |
| GD324 | Typography II | 3.0 |
| GD327 | Motion Graphics I | 3.0 |
| GD328 | 3D Animation I | 3.0 |
| AR220 | Modern Art | 3.0 |
| GD422 | Web Design II | 3.0 |
| GD428 | 3D Animation II | 3.0 |
| GD429 | Internship | 3.0 |
| GD430 | Professional Practices | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
GD/MM440 | Special Topics I | |
or GD/MM441 | Special Topics II | |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
GD225 | Packaging & Pattern Design | |
or MM326 | Video & Sound Editing II | |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
GD314 | Graphic Design III | |
or MM429 | 3D Animation III | |
| Total Credits | 72.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Create digital and print masterpieces with a minor in graphic design from GCU. You’ll learn about the theories of visual design and applicable technologies as you refine your own artistic skill set.
The graphic design minor consists of six core courses from the B.F.A. in Graphic Design & Multimedia. It can be taken by any major. This is an 18-credit minor that enables students to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in graphic and web design.
Minor Sequence
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GD113 | Computer Graphics | 3.0 |
| GD114 | Graphic Design I | 3.0 |
| GD214 | Graphic Design II | 3.0 |
| GD322 | Web Design I | 3.0 |
| GD324 | Typography II | 3.0 |
| GD422 | Web Design II | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
- Before you begin your internship, schedule an appointment at georgian.as.me/?calendarID=2795200 to meet with Theodora Sergiou, Internship and Student Development Coordinator for the School of Business and Digital Media (SBDM).
- Complete the Internship Registration and Contract using CareerLink.
- Go to georgian.edu/careerlink.
- Select “I am a Student.” If this is your first time signing in, enter your GCU password and select “Activate” account to complete your profile and create a Careerlink password. If you have already set up a CareerLink profile, sign in using your GCU username and the CareerLink password you created for this account (not your GCU password).
- Once logged on, select “Experiential Learning” from the action menu.
- Complete the SBDM Approval Form online. Once approved, you will receive e-mail confirmation.
- Students register for the internship course by first requesting permission from Professor Sergiou in Self-Service, and then going back into Self-Service and completing registration.
- Business majors will register for BU351.
- Digital communication majors will register for CM405.
- Graphic Design and Multimedia majors will register for GD429.
- During the internship, you should maintain a weekly journal of hours worked, tasks performed, and personal reflections. Regularly review your progress with the internship coordinator and employer.
- Toward the end of your internship and at least two weeks before the end of the semester, go back into CareerLink to submit the Internship Evaluation Form online.
- At the conclusion of the semester, you will prepare a PowerPoint presentation on your internship experience containing:
- an overview of the enterprise;
- a job description;
- an explanation of how you achieved your learning objectives; and
- and a self-reflection on the impact of the internship on your career choice, goals, and plans.
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