# Graphic Design

The Graphic Design program helps students to develop skills in listening, negotiating, research, thinking creatively, idea generation, and manipulating visual languages and techniques. Students are encouraged to cultivate and share ideas, as well as develop their own philosophy and unique way of working.

## Degree Overview

- Bachelor Program
- Masters Program

In their first year, BFA candidates are equipped with the core ideas and skills necessary for a career in graphic design, and in the second choose an elective module where they can employ, extend, and challenge those ideas and skills. Students study alongside working artists and designers on thesis-based projects.

In their third year, students devote themselves to the exploration of their own questions, within the area of practice that they have selected through the support and advice of an assigned mentor. When students graduate from Roux Academy, they have contacts in professional community and a curated portfolio that they can immediately start submitting to clients and employers, but moreover, they leave with an education that will last them a lifetime.

MFA candidates are admitted on the basis of the strength of their portfolio and performance at previous school. Graduate students will be assigned to work with the department chair, who will advise the student as they propose, write, and defend their thesis before a group of senior professors. Students may also choose an outside mentor as a secondary advisor and will be expected to complete at least five major works during their time at Roux. Graduates may also be assigned to teach one or more classes during their second year, if they qualify for the scholarship program.

## Required Curriculum

While every program is different and course loads are tailored to meet the individual student’s needs, this list represents the required curriculum for any student seeking a BA in Graphic Design.

First Semester | credit hours
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ART101 Introduction to Art | 3
ART102 Two Dimensional Design | 1
RA001 Introduction to the College Experience | 1
ARTH100 Introduction to Art History | 3
CSC101 The Role of Computers in Design | 3
HMN201 Beginning Copy Writing | 3
PHO101 Black and White Photography | 3

Second Semester | credit hours
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ART109 Color Theory | 3
ART113 Intro to Painting | 3
ART122 Art History: Primeval to the Renaissance | 3
ART300 Intro to 3D Modeling | 3
ENG101 English Comp 1 | 3

Third Semester | credit hours
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ART125 History of Graphic Design | 3
ART225 Typography 1 | 3
ART301 Computer Graphics 1 | 3
ART227 Lettering: Applied Typography | 3
MATH101 Algebra 1 or 2 | 3

Fourth Semester | credit hours
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ART126 Intro to Graphic Design | 3
ART226 Typography 2 | 3
ART302 Computer Graphics 2 | 3
MATH102 Geometry 1 or 2 | 3
SCI101 Biology | 3

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## Current Show

Join us on May 11th for the opening reception of Ceramic Currency, an annual show presented by graduates from the Craft and Design program. Come see an exhibition of contemporary pottery and ceramic sculpture by over 30 artists. more info