Sample Degree Pathway for Graphic Design
For students who entered fall 2021 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL.1010/
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| ARTS.1010 | Art Concepts I | 3 |
| ARTS.1130 | Digital Foundations | 3 |
| ARTS.1550 | Drawing I | 3 |
| FAHS.1090 | First Year Experience Seminar | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Math Perspective (MATH) - MATH.1110 (QL) recommended1 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Total Minimum Credits = 123.
1Quantitative Literacy (QL) is fulfilled outside the Art Department requirements. The department recommends that all majors take MATH.1110 which fulfills both the Math Breadth of Knowledge requirement and the Quantitative Literacy ELO. See QL course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill this requirement. Art students may also satisfy QL by taking ARTS.3820 Art and Design of Data Visualization as a concentration elective. (This course is taught biannually).
2Art & Design Electives:
- ARTS.2320 Ceramics I
- ARTS.2350 Sculpture I
- ARTS.2420 Language of Video
- ARTS.2570 Monotypes
- ARTS.2590 Papermaking
- ARTS.2670 Printmaking
- ARTS.2710 Painting I
- ARTS.2720 2D Animation I
- ARTS.2730 Watercolor
- ARTS.2741 Storyboarding and Comics
- ARTS.2760 Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation
- ARTS.2770 Compositing and Motion Graphics
- ARTS.2780 Interactive Media
- ARTS.2900 Illustration I
- ARTS.2960 Character and Layout Design
- ARTS.3610 Photography II
- ARTS.3670 Printmaking II
- ARTS.3730 Professional Photography
- ARTS.3740 Animation Studio
- ARTS.3760 3D Animation I
- ARTS.3770 2D Animation II
- ARTS.3780 Interactive Media II
- ARTS.3800 Special Topics in Art and Design
- ARTS.3811 Game Design: Narrative
- ARTS.3820 Art and Design of Data Visualization
- ARTS.3950 Advertising Design Studio
- ARTS.4110 Design in Motion
- ARTS.4200 Web Design III
- ARTS.4310 Publication Design
- ARTS.4610 Photography Workshop
- ARTS.4910 Advanced Studio
- ARTS.4940 Directed Studies
- ARTS.4950 Advanced Tutorial
Additional Requirements
- All students who are admitted to the BFA in Graphic Design must pass a degree milestone at the end of the second year to continue in the major. Students should create a body of work displayed in a portfolio with eight pieces of Graphic Design work from their Graphic Design II and Typography II classes to be reviewed by a faculty panel. The faculty panel will give feedback to students to help them determine the correct course path. Students at this time may be advised to move to a different degree program.
- All designers are expected to maintain a 2.500 cumulative GPA. Students who are not able to consistently maintain this GPA could be required to change their major. Students should consult with the Graphic Design coordinator to discuss their ability to be successful in completing this degree or moving to an alternative program.
- Transfer students who intend to apply directly to pass the requirements for BFA in Graphic Design must meet with the Graphic Design coordinator for review of their transcript and portfolio. All course requirements must be satisfied in order for a student to be eligible for admission to the BFA Graphic Design professional program.
Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.
See the catalog policy for details.