Graphic Design Club
The Graphic Design Club provides members with a better understanding of graphic design and graphic arts in visual communication.
Requirements for Art Majors
- ART 0101 - First-Year Seminar
- ART 0103 - Drawing I
- ART 0104 - Design Fundamentals
- ART 0105 - Three-Dimensional Design
- ART 0106 - Art Survey: Prehistoric to Middle Ages
- ART 0107 - Art Survey: Renaissance to Present
- ART 0109 - Writing for Art and the Artist
- ART 0201 - Printmaking I
- ART 0204 - Pottery I
- ART 0205 - Sculpture I
- ART 0209 - Color Theory and Practice
- ART 0214 - Drawing II
- ART 0216 - Painting I
- ART 0311 - Painting II
- One Art elective Credits: 3 Two 300-level Art History Courses Credits: 6
One of the following:
- ART 0303 - Printmaking II
- ART 0304 - Pottery II
- ART 0305 - Sculpture II
Note:
Art majors are required to take
Art majors must complete a minimum of 27 credits of course work within the Art Department at Westfield State. Students are advised to consult their advisors for information on course sequencing and general core requirements.
Art majors intending to pursue graduate work beyond their major are advised to take additionally recommended studio courses of their choice. It is also advisable to include more than the minimum requirements in Art History.
Graphic Design Concentration For Art Majors
Graphic Design Courses - 18 Credits:
- ART 0108 - Computer Graphics for Art Applications I
- ART 0206 - Introduction to Electronic Publication Design
- ART 0228 - Graphic Design I
- ART 0210 - Typography
- ART 0212 - Computer Graphics for Art Applications II *
- ART 0344 - Graphic Design II
Note:
*Three one-credit courses in the computer graphics area, such as Photoshop, Quark Express, or Illustrator, may be substituted for
Graphic Design Internship
The Graphic Design Internship prepares the student for work in the Graphic Design field. The Internship is usually a full-time on-the-job placement in an advertising agency or company art department. Alternative scheduling can be arranged, if necessary.
All Art Major requirements, the Basic Graphic Design Program, and the Portfolio Preparation class should be completed prior to internship placement. A cumulative grade point average in the Graphic Design Program courses is required for internship placement. Acceptance is by application and approval of the Graphic Design Coordinator and the Department Chairperson.
Additional Graduation Requirements
All students must meet the
