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Graphic Design, BFA (2024-2025)

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The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area E 3 unit(s)
GE Area A2 3 unit(s)
ANI 11 - Illustration Fundamentals I
3 unit(s)
DSGD 83 - Digital Applications: Basics
3 unit(s)
ARTH 72 - Design in Society
3 unit(s) (C1)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area B4 3 unit(s)
DSGD 63 - Fundamental Graphic Visualization
3 unit(s)
DSGD 99 - Introduction to Typography
3 unit(s)
ARTH 70A - Art History, Prehistoric to Medieval , ARTH 70B - Art History, Renaissance to Modern , OR ARTH 70C - Arts of Asia 3 unit(s) (C1)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area A3 3 unit(s)
GE Area B1+B3 3 unit(s) **
DSGD 100 - Visual Communication & Process
3 unit(s) *
DSGD 109 - Digital Apps: Motion & Interaction Design
3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area F 3 unit(s)
GE Area B2+B3 3 unit(s) **
DSGD 104 - Introduction to Graphic Design
3 unit(s) *
GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 units)

DSGD 102 - Intermediate Typography
3 unit(s)
DSGD 186 - Digital Applications: Methodology
3 unit(s)
DSGD 110 - Visual Literacy: Image Making
3 unit(s)
DSGN 100W - Writing Workshop: Design
3 unit(s) (WID)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 4 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

DSGD 103A - Advanced Typography I
3 unit(s)
DSGD 105 - Intermediate Graphic Design
3 unit(s)
DSGD 106 - Advanced Graphic Design
3 unit(s)
DSGD 176A - Graphic Design History and Theory
3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R 3 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (16 units)

DSGD 120 - Exhibition Design & Info Graphics
3 unit(s)
Graphic Design Elective 3 unit(s)
Graphic Design Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)
DSGN 127 - Internship OR DSGD 127 - Design Practicum 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (13 units)

DSGD 108 - Graphic Design Portfolio
3 unit(s)
DSGD 150 - Degree Project: Senior Studio
3 unit(s)
Graphic Design Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

Year 4 course selection is based on Area of Specialization: Print-based Media Design or Time-based Media Design.

* Portfolio Course (DSGD 100 and DSGD 104 ) taken Year 2 for BFA in Graphic Design.
** Either B1 or B2 must be taken with a B3 - Laboratory .

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