Art Major: Graphic Design Option
An option in the Art (B.A.) offerings.
Graphic Design Selective Admissions Entrance Requirements
Students wishing to major in Graphic Design are required to apply for admission into the Junior (3rd) year of the program. Freshman and sophomore year, or "Pre-Graphic Design," remains open to all who wish to enroll. Entrance into the Junior (3rd) year of the program, or the "Graphic Design Program," is limited to those students who have satisfied requirements outlined by the department and have been selected by the Graphic Design Selective Admissions Committee for admission into the program based on a comparative scoring system of performance in these requirements. Exceptions to these requirements can be made only in response to written requests and the subsequent review and recommendation of the Graphic Design Selective Admissions Committee.
Core Requirements
This option comprises the following courses; 6 hrs. in Art History courses numbered 3630 or above; and 6 hrs. in electives chosen from Art courses.
And/or the Following
Suggested Four-Year Plan of Study
A suggested four-year plan of study for the Graphic Design Option follows. Students’ plan of study may need to be modified due to availability of courses, scheduling/time conflicts, etc. Students should confer with their advisors to develop a plan of study that will meet their educational goals.
First Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 16
(See footnote 1)
(See footnote 1)
(See footnote 1)
(See footnote 1)
First Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15
- General Education Requirement. Credits: 3
(See footnote 1)
(See footnote 1)
(See footnote 1)
Second Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 16
- Foreign Language. Credits: 4
(See footnote 3) - General Education Requirement: Cultural Diversity Requirement. Credits: 3
(See footnote 4)
(See footnote 1)
(See footnote 1)
Second Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 16
- Foreign Language. Credits: 4
(See footnote 3) - General Education Requirement. Credits: 3
(See footnote 7) - General Education Requirement: Science. Credits: 3
(See footnote 1)
(See footnote 1)
Third Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15
Entrance into the Junior (3 rd) year of the program is determined by the Graphic Design Selective Admissions Committee. Admission to the program is limited to those students who have satisfied the specific course requirements (ART 1000, 1110, 1111, 2000, 2050, 2500, 2560, 2601, 2602, 2910, 2920, and ENG 1001G and 1002G), have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 for all coursework, and a minimum GPA of 2.75 for all Art coursework, and submit an art and design portfolio. The art and design portfolio will be reviewed and ranked by the Graphic Design Selective Admissions Committee. Admission into the program is based on a comparative scoring system of performance in the above requirements (cumulative GPA, Art GPA, completion of required coursework, art and design portfolio).
- General Education Requirement. Credits: 3
(See footnote 7)
(See footnote 2)
(See footnote 5)
or ART/INT/JOU/ENG Elective
(See footnote 6)
Third Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 16
- ART HIS Elective Numbered 3630 or Higher. Credits: 3
- General Education Requirments: Science (w/Lab). Credits: 4
- Free Elective. Credits: 3
(See footnote 2)
(See footnote 2)
Fourth Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 13
- ART/INT/JOU/ENG Elective. Credits: 3
(See footnote 6) - Free Elective. Credits: 1
(See footnote 5)
or ART/INT/JOU/ENG Elective
(See footnote 6)
(See footnote 2)
(See footnote 2)
Fourth Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 13
- ART HIS Elective Numbered 3630 or Higher. Credits: 3
- Senior Seminar. Credits: 3
(See footnote 2)
(See footnote 2)
Art History Electives
Art History electives should be selected from the following:
(See footnote 8)
(See footnote 8)
Footnotes
(Major GPA based on all art courses taken at EIU)
1To be taken during freshman and sophomore years to meet Graphic Design Selective Admission course requirements.
2Must be admitted to Graphic Design program in Junior (3 rd) year to enroll in these classes.
3Students exempt from the graduation requirement for foreign language will have 8 semester hours of free electives to complete for degree requirements; for the foreign language exemption see Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree listed in the Undergraduate Catalog.
4Students are required to complete a course with a focus on cultural diversity. Students can take one of several designated general education courses; see General Education courses Listed by Segment in the General Education section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
5ART 3940, History of Graphic Design, a required course for the Graphic Design Option is offered only during Fall semester of odd-numbered years.
6Select 6 semester hours of electives chosen from INT 3343, 3353, 4813, JOU 3001, 4751, 4760, ENG 4760, Art studio or Art History courses.
7Must be writing intensive courses and one of the writing intensive courses must be a 3000 level course to fulfill EWP requirements.
8Information sourced from the 2004-2005 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.