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Graphic Design
68-69 Credits
Transfer Policies
Students transferring from non-baccalaureate institutions to Parkside may generally transfer up to 72 credits earned at non-baccalaureate institutions toward the 120 credits required for degree completion. UW-Parkside may accept additional credits toward the degree where appropriate. A minimum of 15 credits numbered 300 or above must be completed at Parkside.
Graduation Requirements | Graphic Design Major
The following requirements are in addition to the university general education requirements. Please use this guide in tandem with the Degree Requirements Transfer Guide.
Common Fundamental, Preparation and Core Course Requirements for all Graphic Design Majors | 68-69 credits
CORE CURRICULUM | 47 credits
Foundation Studio & Graphic Design Courses | 12 credits
These courses serve as prerequisites for most of the curriculum. Required courses:
| CLC COURSE | PARKSIDE NAME | PARKSIDE COURSE |
| ART 122 |
Introduction to Two Dimensional Design |
ART 102 |
| ART 221 |
Introduction to Three Dimensional Design |
ART 103 |
| ART 222 or DMD 111 |
Introduction to Digital Art |
ART 104 |
| ART 124 |
Introduction to Drawing |
ART 122 |
Foundation Art History Classes | 6 credits
Art 226 required (3 credits). Choose one: Art 100 or Art 125 (3 credits)
| CLC COURSE | PARKSIDE NAME | PARKSIDE COURSE |
| ART 121 | Advanced Composition | ART 100 |
| ART 240 | Technical Writing | ART 125 |
| ART 241 or ART 242 | Writing for Business and Industry | ART 226 |
Developmental Drawing | 3 credits
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Choose one course:
| CLC COURSE | PARKSIDE NAME | PARKSIDE COURSE |
| ART 127 |
Intermediate Drawing |
ART 322 |
| - |
Life Drawing |
ART 331 |
| - |
Focused Drawing Topics |
ART 330 |
Two Dimensional Experience | 6 credits
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Pre-requisites apply. Choose two courses:
| CLC COURSE | PARKSIDE NAME | PARKSIDE COURSE |
| ART 243 |
Beginning Printmaking |
ART 251 |
| ART 224 |
Beginning Painting |
ART 282 |
| ART 127 |
Intermediate Drawing |
ART 322 |
| ART 227 |
Intermediate Painting |
ART 382 |
| - |
Life Drawing |
ART 331 |
| - |
Topics in Two Dimensional Studio Art |
ART 288 |
| - |
Focused Drawing Topics |
ART 330 |
| - |
Intermediate Printmaking |
ART 351 |
| - |
Intermediate Topics in Two Dimensional Studio Art |
ART 388 |
| - |
Advanced Drawing |
ART 422 |
| - |
Advanced Focused Drawing Topics |
ART 430 |
| - |
Figure Studio |
ART 431 |
| - |
Advanced Topics in Two Dimensional Studio Art |
ART 488 |
Three Dimensional Experience | 6 credits
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Pre-requisites apply. Choose two courses::
| CLC COURSE | PARKSIDE NAME | PARKSIDE COURSE |
| ART 226 |
Beginning Ceramics |
ART 203 |
| ART 223 |
Beginning Sculpture |
ART 236 |
| ART 246 |
Intermediate Ceramics |
ART 303 |
| ART 228 |
Intermediate Sculpture |
ART 336 |
| - |
Beginning Woodworking and Furniture Design |
ART 238 |
| - |
Topics in Three Dimensional Studio Art |
ART 289 |
| - |
Intermediate Woodworking and Furniture Design |
ART 338 |
| - |
Intermediate Topics in Three Dimensional Studio Art |
ART 389 |
| - |
Advanced Topics in Three Dimensional Studio Art |
ART 489 |
Graphic Design Experience | 3 credits
Required courses:
| CLC COURSE | PARKSIDE NAME | PARKSIDE COURSE |
| DMD 174 |
Typography I |
ART 274 |
Additional Art History or Related Coursework | 6 credits
Each course can only count toward one requirement area:
Required Course | 3 credits
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
| - |
Selected Topics in Art History |
ART 391 |
Choose One | 3 credits
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
| HUM 123 |
Selected Topics in Art History |
ART 391 |
| ENG 260 | ||
| ART 221 | ||
| - | ||
| - |
Professional Practice | 2 credits
Prerequisite: Junior level standing, only available at Parkside (ART 392)
Upper Division Elective | 3 credits
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Prerequisites apply. Choose one course:
Two Dimensional Studio
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
| ART 127 |
Intermediate Drawing |
ART 322 |
| ART 227 |
Intermediate Painting |
ART 382 |
| - |
Life Drawing |
ART 331 |
| - |
Focused Drawing Topics |
ART 330 |
| - |
Intermediate Printmaking |
ART 351 |
| - |
Intermediate Topics in 2D Studio Art |
ART 388 |
| - |
Advanced Drawing |
ART 422 |
| - |
Advanced Focus Drawing Topics |
ART 430 |
| - |
Figure Studio |
ART 431 |
| - |
Advanced Printmaking |
ART 451 |
| - |
Advanced Painting |
ART 482 |
| - |
Advanced Topics in 3D Studio Art |
ART 489 |
Three Dimensional Studio
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
| ART 246 |
Intermediate Ceramics |
ART 303 |
| ART 228 |
Intermediate Sculpture |
ART 336 |
| ART 247 |
Advanced Ceramics |
ART 403 |
| - |
Intermediate Woodworking and Furniture Design |
ART 338 |
| - |
Intermediate Topics in 3D Studio Art |
ART 389 |
| - |
Advanced Sculpture |
ART 436 |
| - |
Advanced Woodworking and Furniture Design |
ART 438 |
| - |
Advanced Topics in 3D Studio Art |
ART 489 |
Graphic Design
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
| ART 149 |
Digital Photography |
ART 371 |
| ART 249 |
Advanced Digital Photography |
ART 471 |
| - |
Graphic Design I |
ART 372 |
| - |
Typography II |
ART 374 |
| - |
Topics in Graphic Design |
ART 387 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSE WORK | 21-22 credits
Required Graphic Design Foundations | 6 credits
Graphic Design I (ART 372) and Typography II (ART 374) are only offered at Parkside.
Advanced Graphic Design and Web Design Coursework | 9 credits
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Prerequisites apply. Choose three courses:
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
| - |
Web Design I |
ART 377 |
| - |
Topics in Graphic Design |
ART 387 |
| - |
Graphic Design II |
ART 472 |
| - |
Web Design II |
ART 477 |
Additional Course in Design or Digital Media | 3 credits
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Prerequisites apply. Choose one course:
| CLC Course | Parkside Name | Parkside Course |
| ART 271 |
Topics in Graphic Design |
ART 287 |
| ART 149 |
Digital Photography |
ART 371 |
| DMD 116 |
Web Design I |
ART 377 |
| ART 249 |
Advanced Digital Photography |
ART 471 |
| - |
Topics in Graphic Design |
ART 387 |
| - |
Independent Study |
ART 399/499 |
| - |
Graphic Design II |
ART 472 |
| - |
Web Design II |
ART 477 |
| - |
Art Internship |
ART 494 |
Professional Seminar Capstone | 3 credits
Design Portfolio (ART 487) is only offered at Parkside.