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4. ESSAY: Address the following questions, in order, using essay format. Write approximately 500-600words.• Why do you wish to pursue the B.F.A. degree in your chosen concentration?• Reflect on 2-3 artists and other ideas and experiences that have influenced your artistic interests.• Identify your creative strengths and areas which need further development.5. UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT: Include an official transcript. If you are a second degree student, alsoinclude an official transcript from the first institution.GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSESAGD 201 TYPOGRAPHY3 s.h.Typography as a medium of visual communication. Student exercises focus on type as image and therelationship between visual and verbal language, the expressive characteristics of letter forms and typedesign classifications. Course covers type terminology, typographic design and production history, andcurrent methods/tutorials for professional typography. This course is taught as an introduction to the B.F.A.in Graphic Design. ART 101: Foundations I Design is recommended as a prerequisite—or to be takenconcurrently.AGD 202 IMAGING FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN I3 s.h.Introduction to the technical and formal issues of photography and photomechanical processes as theyrelate to visual communications; terminology, photographic history within the context of graphic design.Introduction to raster images/manipulation for print and screen. Prerequisites: ART 101: Foundations IDesign, ART 102: Foundations II Design, and AGD 203: Foundations III 3-D Design, or permission of theart faculty.AGD 203 FOUNDATIONS III 3-D DESIGN3 s.h.Emphasis on experimentation with design and materials as related to the exploration of volume and spacein three dimensions. Projects involve sculptural objects and architectural and environmental design. Studioprojects will be completed outside of class. Prerequisites: ART 101: Foundations I Design, ART 102:Foundations II Design, and ART 203: Foundations IV Drawing I, or permission of the art faculty.AGD 204 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN3 s.h.Survey of the inventions, movements, designs, and individuals that have international historicalsignificance and influence in the development of visual communications. Concentration on late 19th and20th centuries. Prerequisites: ARH 151: Language of Art, or permission of the art faculty.AGD 300 GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO II3 s.h.Intermediate course in the principles and vocabulary of graphic design and visual communications. Buildson AGD 200 in project complexity and develops analytical and intuitive approaches to problem solvingbased on needs/desires of audience. Oral presentation and design vocabulary reinforced with projectcritiques. Prerequisites: ART 101: Foundations I Design, ART 102: Foundations II Design, AGD 203:Foundations III 3-D Design, ART 203: Foundations IV Drawing I, AGD 200: Graphic Design Studio I,ART 301 Photographic Media I,and AGD 202: Imaging for Graphic Design I.AGD 301 B.F.A. PORTFOLIO REVIEW1 s.h.Six seminar style classes provide guidance with written statements, documentation of artwork andpresentation format. Guest speakers present information related to the portfolio packet, eventual careerpaths and exhibition issues. Portfolio is due during the 7th week of the semester. Prerequisites: ART 101:Foundations I Design, ART 102: Foundations II Design, AGD 203: Foundations III 3-D Design, ART 203:Foundations IV Drawing I, ARH 151: Language of Art, and one other art history course (must be AGD204: History of Graphic Design, for graphic design majors).69