(DRAFT) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design (BFA) - Graphic Design
What is Graphic Design?
Graphic designers inform, educate, persuade or advocate through the interaction of words and images. The graphic design program at WSU empowers students to think broadly and critically about design. We train students to focus on the informational and problem-solving nature of graphic design while learning to effectively visualize their design ideas with professionalism, impact, and social and environmental responsibility.
What can I do with a Graphic Design Degree?
Digital design/UI/UX design, Product development, Package design, Instructional design, Multimedia arts, Marketing, Information, design, Exhibition design, Brand development.
| WCC Associate Degree | |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (AA) | Broadcast Media Arts (AA) |
| Associate in Science (AS) | Digital Video Production (AA) |
| Associate in General Studies (AGS) | Fine and Performing Arts (AA) |
| 3D Animation Arts (AAS) | Global Studies (AA) |
| Digital Media Arts (AAS) | Journalism (AA) |
| Graphic Design (AAS) | Liberal Arts Transfer (AA) |
| Occupational Studies (AAS) | Technical Communication (AA) |
| Photographic Technology (AAS) | Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits |
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Washtenaw Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 111 Composition I | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| COM 101 Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 | COM 1010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | GDT 101 History of Graphic Design | 3 | AGD 1XXX |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | See MTA; approved Mathematics | 4 | See advisor |
| Natural Sciences | See MTA; approved science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved science with lab | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Graphic Design Pathway Courses | ART 108 Three-Dimensional Design | 4 | ACO 1230 |
| ART 111 Basic Drawing I | 4 | ADR 1050 | |
| ART 112 Basic Design I | 4 | ACO 1200 | |
| GDT 100 Typography I | 4 | AGD 2230 | |
| GDT 104 Intro to Graphic Design | 3 | AGD 2240 | |
| Any two (2) ANI or GDT course | 6 | AGN 3XXX or GEN 2XXX (Art or Design electives) | |
| Total Credits | 54 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 54 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 6-16 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-70 min. |
*The range of credit hours allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements. See advisors for more information.
WCC recommendations: Graphic Design (AAS), Liberal Arts Transfer (AA), Fine and Performing Arts-Visual Arts (AA)
| Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a major in Design (Graphic Design Concentration) | Credit |
|---|---|
| ACO 1270 Time Studio | 3 |
| Pick two: AH 1110 Art History Ancient-Medieval, AH 1120 Art History Renaissance-Modern, or AH 1130 Arts of Global Africa | 6 |
| ADN 3100 Design Process | 3 |
| 300-level (Art or Design) | 3 |
| Graphic Design Concentration | |
| AGD 2250 Typography | 3 |
| AGD 3250 Graphis Design I: Principles and Problem Solving | 3 |
| AGD 3260 Interactivity in Graphic Design | 3 |
| AGD 3700 History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| AGD 4250 Graphic Design II: Word, Image and Visual Organization | 3 |
| AGD 5260 Senior Seminar | 3 |
| AGD 5997 Senior Studio | 3 |
| Graphic Design electives 5000-level or above (see advisor) | 6 |
| Art or Design studio electives (see advisor) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 48 |
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major and minor | 48 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor) | 2-12 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 50-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Primary contacts
Washtenaw Community College
Advising Center
734-677-5102 | advising@wccnet.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
Transfer Advising
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Washtenaw will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Washtenaw and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.