Studio & Digital Arts (B.S.) - Graphic Design - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| ARTS 113 | 2D Foundations | 3 |
| or ARTS 114 | 3D Foundations | |
| ARTS 201 | History of Art I | 3 |
| or ARTS 202 | History of Art II | |
| ARTS 209 | Art as Communication | 3 |
| ARTS 211 | Studio Art and Illustration Foundations | 3 |
| ARTS 222 | Graphic Design Foundations | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| ARTS 223 | Typography Lab I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| ARTS 332 | Vector Graphics Lab | 3 |
| ARTS 342 | Raster Graphics Lab | 3 |
| ARTS 352 | Graphic Design Lab I: Building Visual Identities | 3 |
| ARTS 371 | Graphic Design Lab II: Integrated Campaigns | 3 |
| ARTS 473 | 3D Graphics Lab | 3 |
| ARTS 477 | Interactive Design Lab I: Web Development | 3 |
| ARTS 492 | Design Portfolio and Self Promotion | 3 |
| ARTS 499 | Undergraduate Internship | 3 |
| Studio & Digital Arts Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Studio & Digital Arts Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
- 1
Choose any 300-400 level ARTS course not already required in the major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 25-28 credit hours of Free Electives | 25-28 | |
| Total Hours | 25-28 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of ‘C’ Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major and concentration taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded