Nov 02, 2024  
2024-2025 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog

Graphic Design and New Media, B.F.A.


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The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and New Media is intended for students who plan to pursue careers in graphic design or media arts. The BFA adheres to the College’s strong general education in the liberal arts while offering specialized courses in graphic design and media arts. The program includes portfolio development and an internship experience. For the Senior Experience, students have the opportunity to take part in a Practicum, Internship or Exhibition.

Admission is by portfolio review. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 to be admitted and to remain in the program.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Graphic Design & New Media B.F.A. students will be able to:

   • create Visual Communications.
   • design higher level advanced cross-cultural visual communications.
   • analyze design work using high level critical analysis.
   • demonstrate an advanced knowledge of current or recent art history.

Program Requirements


Graphic Design and Media Arts Required Foundation: 8 Credits


Graphic Design and Media Arts Electives: 12 Credits


Three of the following

Graphic Design and Media Arts Capstone: 4 Credits


One of the following

Art Studio Electives: 8 Credits


Two studio electives

Senior Experience: 6-7 Credits


Notes


  • Students may not elect the S/P/U grade option for any course in the major.  A minimum of a 2.0 grade is needed in each course.

Total Credit Hours Required: 63-67


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