Design (Graphic/Information)

S. G. Vial, Chair; P. Anneser, J. Calvert, A. Sarrafi, E. Thornton, B. Tyson (Dept. phone 832-2557)
 

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic/Information Design provides professional studies in the areas of Graphic Design, Web Site Design, Interactive Multimedia Design, Information Design and Digital Imaging.

The Department provides an academic structure for the advancement of Graphic and Information Design instruction and degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The Department of Design (Graphic/Information) is separate from the Departments of Art and of Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology. The faculty and staff are comprised of members with academic background and professional experience in graphic design, fine art, advertising, illustration, information design, communications, marketing, computer science, web site design and interactive multimedia design. The Department maintains a state-of-the-art print center and laboratories. Upper-level students may be selected (by portfolio) for participation in the following:

1. Design Internship experience with graphic design, advertising, publishing, web site or multimedia design
    companies.
2. Central Design, student operated full service graphic design studio.
3. International Design Student Exchange.

Graduates of the Department are highly successful, working as designers and art directors with nationally known graphic design firms, advertising agencies, corporate design and communication departments, broadcasters, publishers, and web site design houses, as well as multimedia/animation studios.

Program Admission/Requirements:

First-year students and all incoming students will be advised by the Department of Design (Graphic/Information) as pre-graphic/information design majors prior to full program admission.

Acceptance into the University and participation in the Pre-Graphic/Information Design program does not guarantee acceptance into the Graphic/Information Design major. Acceptance into the GID major is competitive and is limited by the number of students who can be accommodated. Students seeking full admission to the B.A. Graphic Information Design degree program must meet the following qualifications:

•  complete nine credits at CCSU
•  overall GPA of 2.50 strongly recommended. Student must be in good academic standing.
•  a score of 85 or better on the comprehensive assessment administered in DES 122 Fundamentals of Graphic/Information Design. DES 122 may be repeated only with the permission of the Department Chair.

These criteria will apply to students admitted to the University in spring 2004 or later and students who change their major to Pre-GID in spring 2004 or later.

Note: Students enrolled in the following courses will be assessed a $65 Design Lab Fee: DES 222, 225, 322, 325, 326, 425, 436, 438, 439, 465, 498, 499, 503, 504, 597, 598. Contact the Department for additional information.

Major in Graphic/Information Design, B.A.

36 credits as follows: DES 222, 225, 322, 325, 326, 419, 425, 436, 438, 499; MKT 306; CS 495. Additionally, ART 110, 130, 224; COMM 230; MKT 295 are required.

Note: Students must complete a standard minor or 18 credits of major-related courses as approved by advisor. Students are limited to six credits of design-designated coursework per semester without approval of advisor and department chair.