The B.S. degree in Graphic/Visual Design spotlights the design process and how to develop a project from concept to delivery. The program combines art and design with technology to ensure that you are prepared to work in a variety of visual media fields. Coursework includes motion design, 3D modeling, web design, user experience (UX) design, data visualization and virtual/augmented reality. Studio courses utilize contemporary technical skills and industry-standard software providing practical experience in design across multiple disciplines and media. Students work with real-world clients developing a portfolio that demonstrates their design skill and knowledge.
Requirements for Major
Candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree are required to complete a minimum of 120 semester hours maintaining a 2.0 overall cumulative grade point average and a 2.0 overall in their major courses. Transfer students must complete a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours at Husson University. Depending upon credit allocation, students may need to complete an extra elective course to meet minimum 120 credit requirement.
Upon completing the Graphic/Visual Design degree program students will be able to:
1 - Design Literacy - Identify, interpret, and articulate the elements, principles, and core concepts of design.
2 - Creative Process - Research, conceptualize, refine ideas, and prototype as part of the creative process.
3 - Critical Analysis - Evaluate and critically analyze their own and others’ design work as well as defend design decisions.
4 - Technical Proficiency - Demonstrate technical knowledge and proficiency with current design tools and technology.
5 - Interdisciplinary Skills - Collaborate, synthesize, and integrate ideas and skills in an interdisciplinary approach to creative problem-solving.
6 - Professional Practice - Create original, effective, and professional-quality design work that meets user needs.
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | ||
| CM 200 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| EH 105 | College Writing | 3 |
| FA 120 | Drawing I | 3 |
| HE 111 | The Husson Experience *** | 1 |
| MC 101 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| MC 400 | Ethics in Media | 3 |
| PY 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
| VF 245 | Photography I | 3 |
| Foreign Culture and Conversation Elective | 3 | |
| Historical Elective | 3 | |
| Lab Science Elective | 3-4 | |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Math I Elective | 4 | |
| Math II Elective | 3 | |
| Philosophical Elective | 3 | |
| Sustainability Elective OR Open Elective | 3 | |
| NESCom Core Courses | ||
| GV 245 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| MC 301 | Career Preparation | 1 |
| VF 100 | Intro to Video Production | 3 |
| GRAPHIC/VISUAL DESIGN CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| BR 120 | Art and Design Foundations | 3 |
| or FA 115 | 2d-Design | |
| FA 202 | Art History II: Art History: Renaissance to Present | 3 |
| or FA 240 | History of Photography | |
| GV 145 | Design Thinking and Innovation | 3 |
| GV 208 | 3D Modeling I | 3 |
| GV 248 | Typography | 3 |
| GV 257 | Animation and Motion Design I | 3 |
| or VF 243 | Video Compositing & Motion Graphics I | |
| GV 329 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| GV 330 | Graphic / Visual Design Internship (or MK 418) | 3 |
| or MK 315 | Agency Practicum I | |
| GV 335 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| GV 429 | Design Portfolio | 3 |
| IT 202 | Web Design for Non-Majors | 3 |
| IT 208 | Web Design & Development | 3 |
| IT 110 | Data Exploration & Visualization | 3 |
| IT 223 | User Experience Design | 3 |
| MK 216 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| MK 220 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 |
| XR 177 | Extended Reality I | 3 |
| Design Elective | 12 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120-121 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| EH 105 | 3 | FA 120 | 3 |
| HE 111*** | 1 | GV 145 | 3 |
| MC 101 | 3 | GV 245 | 3 |
| MK 220 | 3 | Historical Elective | 3 |
| PY 111 | 3 | Math I Elective | 4 |
| BR 120 or FA 115 ( ) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GV 208 | 3 | CM 200 | 3 |
| GV 248 | 3 | GV 257 or VF 243 | 3 |
| IT 202 | 3 | IT 208 | 3 |
| FA 202 or 240 | 3 | MK 216 | 3 |
| Math II Elective | 3 | VF 245 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GV 329 | 3 | GV 335 | 3 |
| IT 223 | 3 | IT 110 | 3 |
| VF 100 | 3 | XR 177 | 3 |
| Design Elective* | 3 | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Lab Science Elective | 3-4 | Open Elective | 3 |
| 15-16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MC 301 | 1 | GV 429 | 3 |
| MC 400 | 3 | Philosophical Elective | 3 |
| GV 330 (or MK 315 or MK 418) | 3 | Design Elective* | 3 |
| Design Elective* | 3 | Design Elective* | 3 |
| Foreign Culture and Conversation Elective | 3 | Sustainability Elective OR Open Elective | 3 |
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120-121 | |||
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Candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree are required to complete a minimum of 120 semester hours maintaining a 2.0 overall cumulative grade point average and a 2.0 overall in their major courses. Transfer students must complete a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours at Husson University.
Depending upon credit allocation, students may need to complete an extra elective course to meet minimum 120 credit requirement.
***A Design Elective is defined as FA/GV/IT/MC/MK/VF/XR or any other course deemed a design elective by the student's advisor.