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Program checklist · B.F.A.

Graphic Design and New Media, B.F.A.

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
B.F.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
63-67
Catalog edition
2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and New Media is intended for students who plan to pursue careers in graphic design or media arts. The BFA adheres to the College’s strong general education in the liberal arts while offering specialized courses in graphic design and media arts. The program includes portfolio development and an internship experience. For the Senior Experience, students have the opportunity to take part in a Practicum, Internship or Exhibition.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_b7d1b350
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Fine Arts: 28 Credits

    8 items
    1. ARTH 101
      Survey of Art Ancient to Renaissance 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. ARTH 102
      Survey of Art Renaissance to Modern 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ARTH 464
      Foundations of Modern Art 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ARTH 300
      or 400 level Art History Elective 3 Credits
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ARTS 110
      Foundations of Drawing I 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. ARTS 120
      Color and Design 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. ARTS 130
      Three Dimensional Design 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. ARTS 211
      Foundations of Drawing II 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Graphic Design and Media Arts Required Foundation: 8 Credits

    2 items
    1. ARTS 319
      Graphic Design Media Art 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. ARTS 321
      Motion Graphic Design 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Graphic Design and Media Arts Electives: 12 Credits

    5 items
    1. ARTS 320
      Typography 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. ARTS 369
      Time Based Media 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ARTS 415
      Fundamentals of Game Design 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: ARTS 419 - Interactive Media Design 4 Credit(s)
    4. ARTS 469
      Digital Illustration and Imaging 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ARTS 471
      Digital Illustration and Image II 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Graphic Design and Media Arts Capstone: 4 Credits

    2 items
    1. ARTS 420
      Graphic Design Practices and Portfolio 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. ARTS 470
      Media Arts Practices and Portfolio 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Art Studio Electives: 8 Credits

    0 items

      Senior Experience: 6-7 Credits

      4 items
      1. ARTS 494
        BFA Practicum I 3 Credit(s) and
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ARTS 496
        BFA Practicum II 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
        or: APLE 491 - Internship .5-12 Credit(s) (taken for 6 credits)
        or: ARTS 491 - Senior Art Thesis 3 Credit(s) and
      3. ARTS 492
        Senior Art Thesis II 3 Credit(s) and
        Not resolved to a course
      4. ARTS 493
        Senior Exhibition Seminar 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Notes

      2 items
      1. Students graduating with a Graphic Design and New Media major (B.F.A.) must complete the major requirements with at least a 2.0/S grade in each course.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Students are not permitted to double major in both Art Studio and Graphic Design & New Media.
        Not resolved to a course
      Source. SUNY College at Potsdam, catalog 2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog — https://catalog.potsdam.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=2550&returnto=893. Captured page pages/0052.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.