A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design prepares you to create visual concepts that communicate, inspire, inform and captivate. Internships and a senior capstone project give you the experience to land a job in the design industry or continue to graduate school.
You will hone your skills to simplify complex information and articulate it clearly for mass media audiences. You will also gain experience writing for print and digital media, become a better public speaker, evaluate and interpret advertising messages, and research communication theories that shape our understanding of the world.
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Core Courses
Core Courses
Major Courses
Core Courses
Effective English
The Literary Tradition
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy
History Course
Laboratory Science
Mathematics
General Education Electives
Foreign Language Electives
Major Courses
Studio Art and Art History Core Courses:
AR 221 Two-Dimensional Design
AR 222 Drawing I
AR 223 Three-Dimensional Design
AR 224 Drawing II
AR 280 History of Graphic Design
AR 310 Prehistoric to Renaissance
AR 311 Renaissance to Modern Art
AR 315 Contemporary Art
AR 321 Painting I
AR 341 Ceramics I
AR 361 Sculpture I
AR 370 Conceptual Drawing
Graphic Design Courses:
AR 226 Introduction to Graphic Design
AR 261 Film Studio
AR 262 Graphic Design and Animation for Video
AR 300 Typography and Page Layout
AR 301 Graphic Design Print Production
AR 302 Digital Graphic Design Studio
AR 304 Branding and Identity Systems
AR 331 Internship
AR 380 Digital Photography
AR 401 Web Design
AR 402 Portfolio Design
AR 420 Senior Thesis
Major Electives
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
Program Benefits
Career Opportunities
Program Benefits
Senior year capstone thesis project positions you to be job-ready
Build your professional network through internships
Work one-on-one with faculty who support you
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Graphic Designer
Art Director
Design Studio Owner
User Experience Designer
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
“The University of Mobile’s graphic design program prepares students for future careers in a way that many traditional design programs do not. My curriculum emphasizes new and emerging design methods, user experience, multiple internship opportunities and portfolio building. It’s resulted in a higher-than-average employment rate for our graduates.”
