TRANSFER FROM CLC:
Graphic Design
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
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.