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The Communication Department offers majors in Communication and
Graphic Design. Consistent with the College’s connected-learning philosophy,
courses in the Communication Department are practically designed to provide
students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen professions.
Students gain valuable professional experience and contacts through internships
within the communication and graphic design industries. Upon graduation,
they are well-prepared to pursue careers within the growing and exciting fields of
multi-media communication, from print journalism and advertising to television
and radio production to interactive web design. Graduates receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree. The department also offers minors in both Communication and
Graphic Design.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
The graphic design major is a comprehensive and balanced program that illuminates the basic principles of effective visual communication. Students develop professional skills and a personal esthetic that form a foundation for a successful design practice. Theoretical and practical studio experience in illustration, animation, photography, typography, and digital design for the web and other forms of multimedia are at the core of this major.
This program of study fully embraces Lasell’s educational philosophy of Connected Learning by challenging students with “real world” design projects. Students learn essential business practices, become fluent in the necessary terminology, address a client’s needs through conceptual drawings, and bring the project through to a successful solution. They are introduced to a modern graphic design studio environment, using the latest and most powerful digital hardware and software. Each student in the Graphic Design major develops an electronic portfolio that documents his or her educational experiences from the first year through graduation. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Art Degree.
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Major Requirements |
(74 credits) |
| ARTS101 |
Studio Drawing I |
3 Credits |
| ARTS201 |
Studio Drawing II |
3 Credits |
| ARTS103 |
Art History I |
3 Credits |
| ARTS120 |
3-D Design |
3 Credits |
| ARTS126 |
Principles of Design & Color |
3 Credits |
| ARTS219 |
Photography |
3 Credits |
| COM101 |
Understanding Mass Media |
3 Credits |
| ITEC105 |
Intro to Digital Design |
3 Credits |
| ITEC302 |
Internet & the World Wide Web |
3 Credits |
| ITEC306 |
Web Design I |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 201 |
Drawing for Graphic Design |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 203 |
Lettering |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 204 |
Graphic Design I |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 205 |
Graphic Design II |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 301 |
Typography I |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 302 |
Typography II |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 305 |
Graphic Media and Photographics |
3Credits |
| GRAP 306 |
Poster and Image Design |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 307 |
Sequencing of Motion |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 309 |
Graphic Design for the Marketplace |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 401 |
Publication Design |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 403 |
Senior Portfolio Development |
3 Credits |
| GRAP 404 |
Senior Thesis Project |
4 Credits |
| GRAP 406 |
Senior Practicum Assignment |
4 Credits |
| Additional Requirements |
(4 credits) |
| FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
1 |
| MATH 107 |
College Geometry AI(Q) |
3 |
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| General Education Core Requirements* and remaining unrestricted electives |
(42 credits) |
| Minimum credits required for graduation |
120 |
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