

Graphic design (ARGD) courses are offered in UGA’s study away programs only intermittently. Some students choose to accrue studio elective credits during summer sessions through the School’s summer studio course offerings, via internship course credit, or through various study away opportunities, such as the School’s New York City Maymester or Cortona, Italy programs. Note that required graphic design major courses are not typically offered during summer sessions, although optional or elective ARGD courses are sometimes offered. Graphic Design BFA Degree Completion (starting 2022–23)Īfter completion of ARGD 2010, it will take a minimum of six additional semesters for students to complete the BFA degree program of study due to required course prerequisites and sequencing. Assessment criteria for the portfolio includes: understanding of design principles, execution and craft, design exploration and investigation, overall organization, curation, presentation of the portfolio, and professionalism and participation in ARGD course(s). The number of accepted majors may fluctuate and is sometimes affected by the area’s instructional resources. After successful completion of Graphic Design Survey, students may apply to the graphic design major via portfolio review. Note that enrollment in ARGD 2010 may be limited due to area instructional resources. Multiple sections of ARGD 2010 will be offered each academic year in the spring term only. Students interested in pursuing the Graphic Design concentration should enroll in ARGD 2010, Graphic Design Survey, in the spring of the first year of study in art and design.ĪRGD 2010 prerequisites: completion of ARST 1050 (Drawing I) OR ARST 1060 (Color & Composition). Graphic Design is a high-demand major and admission is competitive. Alumni have held positions at the following firms and companies: CNN & Turner Broadcasting Graduates of the program secure positions in a variety of creative positions in firms ranging from boutique design studios that focus on motion, experience, or branding design to the entertainment and publishing industries to in-house creative departments for museums, apparel brands, and digital companies. Find more information about BFA course requirements at the Lamar Dodd School of Art here.

To major in graphic design, students must go through a portfolio review process to be accepted into the major after completing initial coursework in studio core and introductory graphic design courses. The Graphic Design program is competitive and is only offered at the undergraduate level. The program supports an interdisciplinary approach to design and benefits from the wider offerings within the School of Art and the greater University. The Graphic Design program aims to prepare students for creative lives and professions related to visual communication design through broad coursework that develops abilities in design fundamentals, collaboration, builds an understanding of audiences, and encourages experimentation across media.
