

Students can access a DARS report in the Course Search & Enroll app or Student Center via My UW.ĭARS also has a "what-if" function. A report can offer suggestions about courses that may be taken to meet specific requirements and can assist in the academic planning and enrollment process. A DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) report shows all the requirements for completing a degree and, against courses that are planned or completed, shows the requirements that have been met, and those that are unmet. UW–Madison uses “DARS” to document a student's progress toward the completion of their degree, including any additional majors and certificates. Total Credits: A minimum of 120 credits to include at least 62 non-studio credits are required for graduation in the Art–B.S.Senior Residency: Degree candidates must complete their last 30 credits in residence on the UW–Madison campus, excluding retroactive credits and credits granted by examination.All graphic design coursework must be completed in residence. Major Residency: Must complete at least 24 credits of major coursework in the UW-Madison Art Department.Upper-level major coursework: 2.75 cumulative grade point average in all upper-level major coursework (Art courses numbered 214 and above, excluding ART 236 and ART 338).Cumulative major grade point average: 2.75 cumulative grade point average in all major studio coursework.This may be modified by the Last 60 Credits Rule. 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average.Requirements are based on UW–Madison coursework. GPA and other Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements Select additional elective studio courses to reach the minimum of 45 credits.
#Graphic design major professional#
Course List Codeĭesign Portfolio and Professional Practice
#Graphic design major series#
Visiting Artist Lecture Series - Graphic design OptionĬolloquium in Art (Students are encouraged to enroll in this visiting artist lecture series multiple times)ĪDDITIONAL Studios - Graphic Design OptionĬomplete 12 Graphic Design elective credits from the following list, to include at least one 500 or 600 level course. Introduction to Video, Performance & Installation Art Metal Fabrication and Welding in Sculpture
#Graphic design major code#
Select one of the following: Course List Code Students will also take ART 508 at least once and complete a 500-level or 600-level art studio course in graphic design.

Required Studio Breadth Courses - Graphic Design OptionĬomplete one course in each of the Graphic Design, 2D, 3D, and 4D areas. Required Studio Foundation Courses - Graphic Design Option Note: Some courses are offered for 3 or 4 credits it is preferred that the course be taken for 4 credits. All graphic design coursework must be completed in residence.Īrt and BFA degree students have priority access to studio courses. degree must complete at least 24 credits of major studio coursework in residence on the UW–Madison campus. Major residency requirement: Students completing the B.S. Thus, if a student wishes to graduate with the minimum of 120 credits, 62 of these credits must be "non-studio" coursework. No more than 58 studio credits will be counted toward the minimum 120 credits required for the B.S. Major Requirements - Graphic Design OptionĬomplete a minimum of 45 studio credits, including the specific coursework below. Select one additional courses from the following: Aesthetics Requirements - Graphic Design Option Course List Codeįoundations of Contemporary Art (component of the Foundations Program)Ĭurrent Directions in Art (component of the Foundations Program)

The named option requirements listed here are components of the B.S. Graduating students will also possess the flexibility to adapt to a changing, unpredictable world where the methods of communication will continuously evolve and expand. Graduates of the Graphic Design named option programs will have experienced a range of forms and media that provides professional preparation, exhibition experience, as well as the development of unique intellectual and visual voice. In current and future iterations of the field, graphic designers must function as the “fusion” between art, business, engineering, research, and science. Students develop abilities to think critically while working seamlessly across disciplines. Graphic design courses deliver skills and expertise that are in demand for all graphic design and related communications fields.
