Graphic Design
This program is designed to give you the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree.
What You'll Learn
Master digital tools, typography, and visual strategy to stand out.
Blend creativity and technology to craft designs that inspire and inform. You’ll learn digital design tools, branding, and layout techniques while building a professional portfolio that showcases your style. With these skills, you’ll be ready for a career in marketing, media, or digital communication.
Where You’ll Go
Graphic Designers
- Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
- Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.
- Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals.
- Measure and assess customer and employee satisfaction.
Art Directors
- Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.
- Present final layouts to clients for approval.
- Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
- Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)
The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script. Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.
Program Requirements
To graduate [ 60-62 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL098 | Accelerated Writing Skills for ENGL 100 | 3 | |
| RDNG116 | College Reading and Study Skills | 3 | |
| MATH017 | Skills & Support Quantitative Reasoning | 1 | |
| MATH020 | Skills & Support for College Algebra | 2 | |
| MATH029 | Skills & Support for Statistics | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART109 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 | |
| ART117 | Design Foundations I | 3 | |
| ART120 | Drawing I | 3 | |
| ENGL100 | Academic Writing I | 3 | |
| SUNY GE #3 Mathematics | Mathematics | 3 - 4 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART118 | Design Foundations II | 3 | |
| ART180 | Typography | 3 | |
| ART270 | Computer Graphics | 3 | |
| ENGL101 | Academic Writing II | 3 | |
| or ENGL101H | Academic Writing II-Honors | 3 | |
| HSTY201 | American History to 1877 | 3 | |
| or HSTY201H | American History to 1877--Honors | 3 | |
| or HSTY202 | American History Since 1877 | 3 | |
| or HSTY202H | American History Since 1877--Honors | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART101 | Art History: Ancient to Early Medieval | 3 | |
| ART259 | Web and Interactive Design | 3 | |
| ART260 | Graphic Design Portfolio | 3 | |
| ENGL210 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| SUNY GE #4 Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences | 3 - 4 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART102 | Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 | |
| ART271 | Layout Design | 3 | |
| ENGL201 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| or ENGL201H | Public Speaking - Honors | 3 | |
| ALEX210 | Ke’lab: The Arts Publication | 3 | |
| or ART111 | Photography I | 3 | |
| or ART200 | Illustration | 3 | |
| or ART212 | Digital Photography | 3 | |
| or ART213 | Dynamic Media I | 3 | |
| or ART222 | Advanced Digital Photography | 3 | |
| or ART233 | Animation | 3 | |
| or ART255 | Lighting Principles | 3 | |
| or ART272 | Art Internship | 3 | |
| or COMM115 | Introduction to Digital Video | 3 | |
| or | Other specified ALEX (Project-Based Learning) approved by the department chair | ||
| SUNY GE #6 Social Science | Social Science | 3 |
Transfer Agreements
| Transfer School Sort descending | Transfer Program |
|---|---|
Transfer School: Syracuse University |
Transfer Programl: College of Professional Studies |