Bachelor of Fine Arts
Communication Design Specialization

Total Degree Requirements: 125 credits
University Core Curriculum 32 credits
(3 covered by AD 100a or b, 6 by AD 207 Art History)
Art and Design Requirements 93 credits
SIUC Course Catalog

Foundation Courses: 21 credits
AD 100a Foundation Studio A (3 credits)
AD 100b Foundation Studio B (3 credits)
AD 110 Introduction to Drawing I (3 credits)
AD 120 Introduction to Drawing II (3 credits)
AD 207a, b, c Introduction to Art History (9 credits)

Communication Design Courses: 33 credits
AD 122 Communication Drawing (3 credits)
AD 222 Typography I (3 credits)
AD 249 Design Process and Presentation (3 credits)
AD 322 Print Technology (3 credits)
AD 339 History, Theory and Criticism of Graphic Design (3 credits)
AD 352 Typrography II (3 credits)
Fifteen credits from:
AD 372 Graphic Design I (3-6 credits)
AD 452 Graphic Design II (3-6 credits)
AD 472 Graphic Design III (3-6 credits)
AD 489d Senior Thesis (3-6 credits)

Other Required Courses: 37 credits
AD 242 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3 credits)

One from:
AD 302a Beginning Etching (3 credits)
AD 302b Beginning Lithography (3 credits)
AD 302c Beginning Silkscreen (3 credits)
AD 302d Beginning Woodcut (3 credits)

Art and Design Electives* (15 credits)
General Electives* (15 credits)
Art History Elective (3 credits)

*At least 10 hours from art and design electives and general electives must be 300- or 400- level.

Comm Design Student Hardware and Software Requirements

All students must have the required computer hardware and software if enrolled in the communication design specialization or if planning to take 300 or 400 level courses in the program.

Information on the specific requirements can be found at the link below and will also be available in all design courses and with the Academic Advisor of the School of Art and Design. Hardware and software requirements will periodically be updated to remain current with hardware and software. Estimated prices are listed on the brochure.

Download PDF file of the Tech Requirements Brochure. This requires Adobe Acrobat. Please contact the Advisement Office if you are unable to open this link. A copy can be sent to you by mail or email.

Questions?
Contact Kay Zivkovich at kmpzivko@siu.edu.

For specific degree requirements, please see the Degrees Offered at the School of Art and Design.

Please visit the Design Faculty list for more information about faculty at the School of Art and Design.