- Art Education Major
- Art History Major
- Graphic Design Major
- Studio Art Major
Art & Design
Graphic Design Major
Graphic Design conveys visual information with meaning and significance. Using typography, illustration, symbolism and photography, graphic designers communicate ideas in visual terms.
At Saint Xavier University, development of a design vocabulary, knowledge of design history and theory, technique and practical application, and a philosophy of problem-solving methodologies make-up the Graphic Design specialization. Studio projects stimulate creative exploration of concepts in both traditional and contemporary media, including experimental and production work on the computer.
Principally concerned with layout and production in past decades, the graphic designer is now concerned with more socially responsible communication. Student designers must become aware of “speaking” effectively for maximum outreach. The faculty aim to reinforce those traits needed for cooperation between the art and business worlds: communication skills, ethical standards, timeliness and cost-effectiveness. The co-participation in senior seminar of Graphic Design and Studio Art students provides a valuable opportunity to discover common denominators in both fine and applied arts that the entire design curriculum promotes.
Art & Design Core Requirements (27 s.h.):
- ART 101 - Drawing I (or equivalent)
- ART 201 - Drawing II (or equivalent)
- ART 102 - Design: Two-Dimensional
- ART 202 - Design: Three-Dimensional
- Three Art History courses:
- ART 114 - History of Film I: up to 1950
- ART 115 - Asia @ Internet
- ART 213 - Selected Topics in Film
- ART 214 - Film Theory and Criticism
- ART 221 - Ancient and Medieval Art
- ART 222 - Renaissance, Baroque and the Nineteenth Century
- ART 223 - Modern and Contemporary Art
- ART 224 - Contemporary Cinema
- ART 228 - History of Design and Inspiration
- ART 230 - Special Topics in Art History
- ART 320 - Study in Aesthetics
- ART 324 - History of Photography
- ART 326 - Art of the Islamic World
- ART 305 - Seminar Workshop I (with required Senior Exhibit)
- ART 306 - Seminar Workshop II (with required Senior Exhibit)
Art & Design majors specializing in Graphic Design are required to take the following six courses, listed in recommended sequence (18 s.h.):
- ART 216 - Computer Graphics
- ART 219 - Digital Imagery
- ART 120 - Graphic Design I
- ART 220 - Graphic Design II
- ART 211 - Typography
- ART 322- Advertising in Marketing
Elective coursework recommended for the Graphic Design track includes:
- ART 241 - Illustration: Image and Story
- ART 203 - Book as Art and Design
- ART 112 - Photography
- ART 212 - Digital/Darkroom
- ART 315 - Web Site Art & Design
- ART 327 - Multimedia