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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.

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
General Education Core Requirements* and remaining unrestricted electives (42 credits)
Minimum credits required for graduation 120





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