TRANSFER FROM CLC:
Graphic Design

UW-Parkside wordmark - color

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.

Graphic Design Major Catalog Information

Graduation Requirements  |  Graphic Design Major

 

Graphic Design majors must have at least a 2.75 GPA in the major in order to graduate with the major in graphic design. All students earning a graphic design major must complete a minimum of 21 credits within the major at UW-Parkside.  If a student cannot maintain the required GPA, he/she may consider completing the 48-credit “general” art major and design certificate instead.

Common Fundamental, Preparation and Core Course Requirements for all Graphic Design Majors

 

 

CORE CURRICULUM

 

Foundation Studio & Graphic Design Courses
These courses serve as prerequisites for most of the curriculum.

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
- Introduction to Graphic Design ART 105
ART 124

Introduction to Drawing

ART 122


Foundation Art History Courses

CLC COURSE    PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
ART 121 Foundations of Art and Visual Culture ART 100
OR OR OR
ART 240 Survey of World Art ART 125
ART 241 Modern Art and Graphic Design ART 226


Developmental Drawing
Each course can only count toward one requirement area.

Choose one course:

CLC COURSE PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
ART 127

Intermediate Drawing

ART 322
ART 225

Life Drawing

ART 331


Two Dimensional Experience
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Pre-requisites apply.

Choose two courses:

CLC COURSE PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
-

Beginning Printmaking

ART 251
ART 224

Beginning Painting

ART 282
ART 127

Intermediate Drawing

ART 322
ART 225

Life Drawing

ART 331
-

Intermediate Printmaking

ART 351
ART 227 Intermediate Painting ART 382
-

Advanced Drawing

ART 422
-

Figure Studio

ART 431

 

Three Dimensional Experience
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Pre-requisites apply.

Choose two courses::

CLC COURSE PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
ART 226 OR 267

Beginning Ceramics

ART 203
ART 223

Beginning Sculpture

ART 236
- Beginning Woodworking and Furniture Design

ART 238

- Topics in Three Dimensional Studio Art ART 289
ART 246

Intermediate Ceramics

ART 303
ART 228

Intermediate Sculpture

ART 336
-

Intermediate Woodworking and Furniture Design

ART 338

 

Graphic Design Experience
 

CLC COURSE PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
DMD 174

Typography I

ART 274

Additional Art History or Related Coursework

Each course can only count toward one requirement area:


Required Course

CLC COURSE PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
-

Selected Topics in Art History

ART 391

Choose One Course

CLC COURSE PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
ANT 221 OR 228 Cultural Anthropology ANTH 200/INTS 210
-

Selected Topics in Art History

ART 391

HUM 123 Introduction to Film ENGL 252
ENG 260 Literary Analysis ENGL 266
-

Aesthetics

PHIL 213

 

Professional Practice
Prerequisite: Junior level standing, only available at Parkside (ART 392)

 

Upper Division Elective

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 225

Life Drawing

ART 331
-

Intermediate Printmaking

ART 351
ART 227 Intermediate Painting ART 382
-

Advanced Drawing

ART 422
-

Figure Studio

ART 431
-

Advanced Printmaking

ART 451
-

Advanced Painting

ART 482

Three Dimensional Studio

CLC COURSE PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
ART 246

Intermediate Ceramics

ART 303
ART 228

Intermediate Sculpture

ART 336
- Intermediate Woodworking and Furniture Design ART 338
ART 247

Advanced Ceramics

ART 403
-

Intermediate Topics in 3D Studio Art

ART 389
-

Advanced Sculpture

ART 436
-

Advanced Woodworking and Furniture Design

ART 438

Graphic Design
 

CLC COURSE PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
ART 149

Digital Photography

ART 371
-

Topics in Graphic Design

ART 387
- Art Internship ART 494

GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSE WORK

 

Required Graphic Design Foundations
Graphic Design I (ART 372) and Typography II (ART 374) are only offered at Parkside.

Advanced Graphic and Web Design Coursework
Each course can only count toward one requirement area. Prerequisites apply.

Choose three courses:

CLC COURSE PARKSIDE NAME PARKSIDE COURSE
DMD 116

Web Design I

ART 377

-

Topics in Graphic Design

ART 387
-

Graphic Design II

ART 472
DMD 218

Web Design II

ART 477 

Professional Seminar Capstone
Design Portfolio (ART 487) is only offered at Parkside.

Scroll to top