Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Degree Requirements Overview
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
New Student Seminar | 3 | |
SEEDS General Education Requirements | 30-33 | |
Major Requirements | 57-59 | |
Free Electives | 30-25 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
CAT 120 | Drawing I | 3 |
CAT 121A | CAT Foundation Studio | 4 |
CAT 194 3D Design | 3 | |
CAT 244 Visual Communications | 3 | |
CAT 247 | Design Thinking and Practice | 3 |
CAT 263B | 2D 3D Digital Drawing for Graphics Production | 3 |
CAT 264 | Computer Imaging | 3 |
CAT 270B | Web Design I | 3 |
CAT 278 Digital Publishing | 3 | |
CAT 311 Business of Graphics | 3 | |
CAT 362 | Typography | 3 |
CAT 363 Advertising Concepts and Design | 3 | |
CAT 304 Motion Graphics | 3 | |
CAT 380A | Internship I | 3 |
CAT 400 | Pre-Capstone: Graphics | 4 |
CAT 420 | Capstone Project I | 4 |
Complete two 100 level CAT courses | 6-8 | |
Total Credits | 57-59 |
New Student Seminar
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
Total Credits | 3 |
SEEDS General Education Requirements
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Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundations | ||
Effective Writing I | ||
Complete one Effective Writing I course. | 3 | |
Effective Writing II | ||
Complete one Effective Writing II course. | 3 | |
Interactive Communication | ||
Complete one Interactive Communication course. | 3 | |
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Complete one Quantitative Reasoning course. | 3 | |
Political and Civic Life | ||
Complete one Political and Civic Life course. | 3 | |
World Languages | ||
Complete two sequential classes in one World Language when starting at the Beginner I or Beginner II level. Complete one class when starting at the Intermediate/Advanced Level. | 3-6 | |
Exploration | ||
Complete one course from four different Exploration categories. | 12 | |
Analyzing Cultures and Societies | ||
Creative Expression | ||
Ethical Inquiry | ||
Historical Thinking | ||
Literary and Artistic Analysis | ||
Scientific Reasoning | ||
Total Credits | 30-33 |