West Palm Beach Graphic Design Program Fact Sheet
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Graphic Design
WHAT: Graphic Design
WHO: South University
WHERE: 1760 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33409
ACCREDITATION: The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 30033-4097, telephone 404.679.4501)
Licensed by the State of South Carolina.
Hope and Life Scholarship-eligible
DEGREES AWARDED:
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science
TECHNICAL FACILITIES:
-Offices, classrooms, library, computer and art labs wired for Internet access and multimedia presentation.
-Computer labs in both Mac and PC platforms, with industry-standard software programs
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Students learn both Macintosh and PC computer platforms, with industry-standard software, including QuarkXPress® and a full range of Adobe® and Macromedia® products for print, interactive, and Web design and production.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Armed with a marketable, production-based portfolio developed in their classes, graduates from the associate of science program will be prepared to enter an increasingly technical and competitive industry. These graduates may join the production staffs of printing companies, digital service bureaus, and in-house corporate communications departments in entry-level positions such as production artist or assistant designer. Graduates from the bachelor of science program may join the creative staffs of design studios, digital production studios, advertising agencies, publishing houses, and corporate communications departments in entry-level positions such as graphic designer, associate art director, or production coordinator. Many entrepreneurial graduates enter the market as freelance designers or open their own design studios.
TRADITION:
South University has a strong tradition of delivering quality education in West Palm Beach and has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality degree programs in a variety of fields ranging from business and legal studies to health professions.
Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design program provides students with a broad background in general education, advanced theoretical graphic design concepts, and practical applications. This rigorous program is designed for the student who is ready to take the next step in his or her career in the graphic design field as a production manager, art director, creative director, or studio manager. Both traditional and computer-based techniques are incorporated into the curriculum. The course work will emphasize development of technical skills, reasoning, analytical and problem solving abilities.
Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science
180 credits
AREA 1 - Core Curriculum 52 credits
Personal Development
UVC1000 Strategies for Success 4
Information Technology
ITS1000 Computers and Internet Literacy 4
Mathematics/Science
Math Elective 4
(MAT1001 Intermediate Algebra or
MAT1002 College Math)
BIO1020 Biology I 4
BIO1021 Biology II 4
Humanities
ENG1001 Composition I 4
ENG1002 Composition II/Literature 4
ENG2001 Composition III 4
PHI2301 Introduction to Philosophy 4
SPC1026 Public Speaking 4
Social Science
POL2076 American Government 4
PSY1001 General Psychology 4
SOC1001 Introduction to Sociology 4
Area II - Major Curriculum<
128 credits
GRA1000 Perspective Drawing 4
GRA1001 Color Fundamentals 4
GRA1005 Graphic Design Studio 4
GRA1014 Design Fundamentals 4
GRA1011 Typography 1 4
GRA1160 Digital Imaging 4
GRA1170 Observational Drawing 4
GRA1195 Digital Layout 4
GRA2010 3D Design Fundamentals 4
GRA2110 Digital Illustration 4
GRA2290 Concept Design 4
GRA2292 Print Production 4
GRA2800 Web Design 1 4
GRA2900 Portfolio 1 2
GRA3000 Graphic Symbolism 4
GRA3010 History of Graphic Design 4
GRA3011 Typography 2 4
GRA3060 Multimedia 1 4
GRA3090 Digital Photography 4
for Designers
GRA3101 Package Design 4
GRA3120 Digital Pre-Press 4
GRA3670 Corporate Identity & Branding 4
GRA3810 Collateral Design 4
GRA3820 Advertising Design 4
GRA3850 Web Design 4
GRA3900 Design Marketing 4
GRA4000 Multimedia 4
GRA4100 Professional Development 4
for Designers
GRA4440 Art Direction 4
GRA4620 Mass Media Law 4
GRA4670 Digital Portfolio 4
GRA4801 Graphic Design Capstone 4
GRA4910 Portfolio II 2
Graphic Design
Associate of Science
Curriculum
The Associate of Science in Graphic Design program provides educational preparation for the student to serve in entry-level positions in the ever changing and diverse field of advertising, publishing, and communications through technical and aesthetic skills. These skills are developed through hands-on experience with illustration, graphic design, computer graphics, desktop publishing, designing with type, production, and photography.
The Associate of Science in Graphic Design degree program prepares students for entry-level positions such as assistant designer, graphic designer, production artist, and/or layout artist. The program is structured so that a student can continue directly into the Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design degree.
Associate of Science 90 credits
Area 1 - Core Curriculum 36 credits
Foundation
UVC1000 Strategies for Success 4
ITS1000 Computers and Internet Literacy 4
Mathematics/Science
Math Elective (choose one): 4
MAT1001 Intermediate Algebra
MAT1002 College Math
BIO1020 Biology I 4
Humanities
ENG1001 Composition I 4
ENG1002 Composition II/Literature 4
ENG2001 Composition III 4
SPC1026 Public Speaking 4
Social Science
Social Science Elective (choose one): 4
PSY1001 Psychology
SOC1001 Sociology)
Area II - Major Curriculum 54 credits
GRA1000 Drawing and Perspective 4
GRA1001 Color Fundamentals 4
GRA1005 Graphic Design Studio 4
GRA1014 Design Fundamentals 4
GRA1170 Observational Drawing 4
GRA1160 Digital Imaging 4
GRA1011 Typography 1 4
GRA1195 Digital Layout 4
GRA2010 3D Design Fundamentals 4
GRA2110 Digital Illustration 4
GRA2290 Concept Design 4
GRA2292 Print Production 4
GRA2800 Web Design 1 4
GRA2900 Portfolio 1 2