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Program checklist · Fine Arts BFA - Graphic Design Concentration

Fine Arts BFA - Graphic Design Concentration

University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

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Program
Award
Fine Arts BFA - Graphic Design Concentration
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
23.1304
Credits (computed from items)
203
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196088
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196088_eccf2441
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Admission Criteria

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    Major Requirements

    0 items

      Graphic Design Core (62 credits)

      19 items
      1. AHI 101LEC
        Survey of Art History: Egypt to Northern Renaissance
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. AHI 102LR
        Survey of Art History: Italian Renaissance to Present
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. ART 105LAB
        2D Foundations
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. ART 111LAB
        Drawing Foundations
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. ART 120LAB
        3D Foundations
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. ART 150LEC
        Art Theory and Criticism
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. ART 200LEC
        Department of Art Speakers Series
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      8. ART 207LAB
        Drawing II: Concepts
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      9. ART 313LAB
        Introduction to Photography
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      10. ART 108LAB
        Time Based Foundations
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      11. ART 303LAB
        Introduction to Digital Art
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      12. ART 316LAB
        Introduction to Graphic Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. ART 321LAB
        Typographic Form
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      14. ART 322LAB
        Typographic Systems
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      15. ART 494LAB
        Senior Thesis
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      16. One Art History Course: ART 446LEC - History Of Graphic Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      17. Any 3 ART courses at the 300/400 level (9 credits total)
        Not resolved to a course
      18. One AHI, or ART LEC/SEM/LLB course at the 300/400 level
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      19. One ART course at any level
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Four Approved Graphic Design Electives (12 credits)

      10 items
      1. ART 320LAB
        Web Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. ART 380LAB
        User Experience Design and Research
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. ART 381LAB
        Motion Graphics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. ART 383LAB
        Interactive Art & Design I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. ART 384LAB
        Computational Media I: Art Design & Creative Coding
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. ART 410LAB
        Art & Design for Social Impact
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. ART 419LAB
        Brand Identity Design
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. ART 422LAB
        Entrepreneurship for Creators
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      9. ART 489LAB
        Real-Space Electronic Art
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      10. 300/400 Print Media course
        Not resolved to a course

      Additional Degree Requirements Include

      2 items
      1. Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
        Not resolved to a course

      Academic Requirements

      0 items

        Program Distinction

        0 items

          Curricular Plan

          43 items
          1. UB Seminar
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. ART 120LAB
            3D Foundations
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          3. ART 105LAB
            2D Foundations
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          4. ART 150LEC
            Art Theory and Criticism
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          5. ENG 105LEC
            Writing and Rhetoric
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          6. Math & Quantitative Reasoning
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          7. ART 111LAB
            Drawing Foundations
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          8. ART 303LAB
            Introduction to Digital Art
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          9. ART 108LAB
            Time Based Foundations
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          10. ENG 105LEC
            Writing and Rhetoric
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          11. AHI 101LEC
            Survey of Art History: Egypt to Northern Renaissance
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          12. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          13. Pathway
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          14. Pathway
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          15. AHI or ART LEC or ART SEM at the 300/400-level
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          16. ART 321LAB
            Typographic Form
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          17. AHI 102LR
            Survey of Art History: Italian Renaissance to Present
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          18. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          19. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          20. ART elective, any level
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          21. Pathway
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          22. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          23. ART 200LEC
            Department of Art Speakers Series
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          24. Communication Literacy 2
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          25. ART 316LAB
            Introduction to Graphic Design
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          26. ART 207LAB
            Drawing II: Concepts
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          27. ART 313LAB
            Introduction to Photography
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          28. ART 322LAB
            Typographic Systems
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          29. ART 446LEC
            History Of Graphic Design
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          30. ART Elective at the 300/400 level
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          31. Pathway
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          32. Pathway
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          33. ART 200LEC
            Department of Art Speakers Series
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          34. ART 494LAB
            Senior Thesis
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          35. UBC 399MNT
            UB Curriculum Capstone
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          36. Graphic Design Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          37. Art Elective at the 300/400 level
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          38. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          39. ART 494LAB
            Senior Thesis
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          40. Art Elective 300/400 level
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          41. Graphic Design Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          42. Graphic Design Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          43. Graphic Design Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
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