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Juan Villanueva
Jillian Pfund
Dan King
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Montclair State University …
Prepares students for leadership in the field – as graphic designers, brand strategists; as editorial, packaging, web, and broadcast designers; as Project Managers, Art or Creative Directors, and as principals of multidisciplinary graphic design studios, ad agencies, and in-house design offices.
Prepares students for postgraduate study in graphic design.
The BFA is a comprehensive program that exposes students to theories, methods, and practices that are relevant to graphic design. The BFA includes courses in graphic design, studio courses in art and design, marketing and communications, and general education courses in the humanities and sciences.
Emmanuel Colin
Michael Sulick
Georgina Dibble
Dan King Natalie Itskov
Degree Requirements
All freshmen applicants and transfer students must submit a portfolio of original art and/or graphic design for admittance into the program. Applicants must include a one-page, typed statement describing her or his interest in the field as well as her or his short- and long-term goals. Graphic design faculty review portfolios and conduct in-person interviews on scheduled portfolio days throughout the academic year. Applicants may submit portfolios via website for pre-screening, but actual work must be brought to the in-person interview.
Sophomores who entered the program as freshmen and have completed Graphic Design: Beginning II must submit portfolios for evaluation. Sophomore evaluations help graphic design faculty track progress; they are also critical for advisement and registration. Full-time graphic design faculty and invited graphic design professionals conduct evaluations (dates are announced each semester).
Students are not allowed to register for Graphic Design: Advanced I until their portfolios are evaluated. If a student does not pass the evaluation, she or he may be dropped from the BFA program. If a student were to be dropped due to a weak portfolio and/or a low GPA, she or he would complete the BA in Studio without losing credits for classes taken.
Freshman and transfer students are required to take Foundations I: Concept, Process, & Application (ARFD121) in their first semester at MSU. This requirement cannot be met through transfer credits.
Equivalent transfer courses will be accepted into the program with a grade of B or better in the course, or at the Program Director’s discretion. Transfers are allowed up to nine transfer credits in Major Studio Courses (as listed on the Curriculum Guide). Transfers should not register for additional, non-transferable graphic design courses if they wish to transfer into the BFA program from a two-year program.
A Curriculum Guide and Four-Year Recommended Course Sequence can be found on the last two pages of this booklet. They can also be viewed on the MSU website for Academic Advising.
Majors in the BFA Graphic Design program are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 in their Major Requirements as listed on the Curriculum Guide.
All majors must take Graphic Design: Advanced II (ARGD460) in the spring semester of their senior year. Graphic Design: Advanced II is a portfolio preparation course. Final student portfolios are reviewed by graphic design faculty and invited graphic design professionals. Students must complete ARGD460 in order to graduate.
The BFA in Graphic Design adheres to the guidelines founded by nasad, the National Association of Schools of Art & Design.
Emmanuel Colin(detail)
Prof. John Luttropp Graphic Design Program Director MFA, Syracuse University BFA, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Professor Luttropp has worked professionally as designer, artist, and educator for over twenty-five years, and began his career at MSU in 1988. Previous to MSU, he taught at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Mount Mary College, and the University of Wisconsin. His design clients include Coca-Cola, Addison-Wesley Publishing, The American Finger-Style Guitar Festivals, and Great Lakes Film and Video. He has been a publication designer for ILFORD Photo Instruc-tor, Astronomy Magazine, Builder, and Wisconsin Architect. As a sculptor and fine artist, along with exhibitions of his work, he designed and constructed two public sculptures for the City of Milwaukee. Professor Luttropp is a founding member of Pioneers of Modern Typography (PMT), an interdisciplinary design collective. The work of PMT has been recognized internationally,and has been featured on PBS television, in Print magazine, and in Korea’s Design Journal.
Dr Martin Greenwald Graphic Arts & Design Production EdD, New York University MSEd, The City College of New York BSEd, The City College of New York BA, New York University
Dr Greenwald joined the Technology Education faculty at MSU in 1972, after teaching for six years in the New York City public school system. He initially focused his teaching at MSU in the areas of graphic arts and alternative energy systems. In 1995, he joined the faculty of the Department of Art & Design and currently teaches computer graphics. Dr. Greenwald has authored eight textbooks, ranging from the design and installation of solar and alternative energy conversion systems, residential heating technology, three texts in graphic design production, to an interactive CD on tropical rainforests. His latest textbook on graphic design and production technology (cowritten with Professor Luttropp), Designing for Print Production: Essential Concepts, was published in 2008 by Thompson Delmar Learning.
Prof. Anthony Inciong Typography & Graphic Design MGD, NC State University College of Design BFA, Rutgers University - Newark
Professor Inciong joined the MSU faculty as Assistant Professor of Graphic Design in fall 2007. His teaching and research emphasize craft, typography, history, theory, and criticism as foundations of print and time-based media. His writings were published by ATypI, Open Manifesto, AIGA, and Emigre magazine; he is writing his first book on typography and typeface design. Mr. Inciong taught graphic design at Monmouth University and William Paterson Uni-versity before returning to MSU, where he had previously taught as an adjunct. He worked as a designer in New York City at The Late Show with David Letterman – where he was awarded two Emmys for his on-air graphics. He also worked at NYC studios Siegel & Gale, Eric Baker Design Associates, Design/Writing/Research, and Graphis.
from Yesterday until Tomorrow
John Luttropp
cover and spread from the book, PMT: From Yesterday Until Tomorrow
two of Dr Greenwald’s published books
stills from the short films, To Tell and Trust
Resources
In addition to graphic design organizations, museums, and art galleries, our location gives students access to a wide range of opportunities both in The Garden State and in New York City. Many of our alumni work at design studios, advertising agencies, publishing houses, package design firms, and related businesses in the area. Our program provides resources for internships and real-world experience; students can interact with design professionals through programs like Art Forum – the Depart-ment of Art & Design’s visiting lecture series – which has brought well-known graphic designers to the University, among them: Stefan Sagmeister, Alexander Isley, Emily Oberman, Ellen Lupton, Seymour Chwast, Jan Wilker, Matt Owens, Lucille Tenazas, John Gall, and Joshua Davis.
Faculty The graphic design program has two full time design faculty and one full time graphic arts production specialist (see bios on facing page). All are experienced and all are actively engaged in the professional, academic, and technical issues of the field. The faculty also consists of five visiting adjunct professors, who teach a variety of beginning to advanced courses.
Facilities The graphic design program, Lab, and full-time faculty offices are located in College Hall, room 124 (CO124). Facilities include Macs, meeting, lecture, and critique areas, and student workrooms. The Lab is a professional meeting/working/learning space maintained by full-time faculty. Student assistants who work between thirty to forty hours of open studio/Lab time per week also help manage the Lab. Scanners, laser printers, black and white and color copiers; large format printers, a letterpress printer, vinyl cutter, and laminator enable students in the program to complete projects and prepare professional presentations.
Library MSU’s Sprague Library houses an extensive and constantly expanding collection of graphic design books and periodicals that help students stay in touch with new methods, trends, and techniques in the field. Students also have access to significant journals, trade publications, and software manuals in the Lab.
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Linda Dahn
Jocelyn Schneider Bert Warren
Erica Krivda
Elizabeth Heinzen
Program/Sequence
The BFA in Graphic Design is a 120-credit program that fulfills and adheres to the professional standards of AIGA and NASAD.
In the first semester of freshman year, students take Foundations courses, computer classes as needed, begin their art and design history sequence, and fulfill College Writing and New Student Seminar requirements. In the second semester, students take a first-level graphic design course, additional Foundations courses, a second art history and their second writing course.
In the first semester of sophomore year, students take a second course in graphic design, an introductory course in Typography, literature, Media History & Form – a collateral requirement in communication, and Design in Visual Culture – a course that explains the role of design in world history and culture. In the second semester, students take intermediate graphic design, art history, Introduction to Marketing, American/European history.
By the end of the sophomore year, students will know graphic design and its place in the world; they will also know if graphic design is the right choice of major. If a student decides to pursue another major, all classes she or he has taken by the end of the sophomore year will easily transfer to the BA program. At the end of sophomore year, all BFA in Graphic Design majors are required to submit graphic design portfolios for Sophomore evaluation (see Degree Requirements).
Students focus on the business of graphic design in the third year by taking courses that model professional prac-tice. In the first semester, students complete a Graphic Design Internship, and take additional studio courses outside graphic design in order to learn new techniques and gain new perspectives, as well as two General Educa-tion courses. In the second semester, students take Ty-pography II and collateral courses in Marketing, extend-ing the program’s interdisciplinary theme.
In the fourth year, students produce a professional graphic design portfolio, complete General Education requirements, and take elected studio courses to explore areas outside graphic design. In the spring of their senior year, faculty and graphic design professionals view each student's final portfolio – required for graduation.
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Jocelyn Schneider
BFA GD Program Advisement
Regular advisement is essential for successful completion of any degree program. Students in the bfa must see an advisor before registration every semester.
The Curriculum Guide (opposite) lists the requirements of the degree. Use it to record grades and to keep track of completed courses. Always bring an up-to-date copy of the Curriculum Guide when speaking to an advisor.
The Four-Year Plan on the last page of this booklet is a reference for freshmen and current students in the program. The bfa can be completed in four years if the suggested sequence is followed.
Elected Studios and art history course offerings vary from one semester to the next. Advisors can recommend the most appropriate courses in those categories.
Graphic Design Program advisement may be scheduled with any full-time graphic design professor during their posted office hours. Don’t wait until the last minute to meet an advisor! Plan each semester in advance of registration.
To succeed in the BFA, Graphic Design Program:
g See an advisor before each registration period.
h Use the Curriculum Guide to record grades.
j Follow the Four-Year Plan as closely as possible.
k Make school a priority! College isn’t forever, so make the most of it.
l Use GenEd Requirements to supplement Major coursework. For example, choose Spanish as a World Language if you plan to live and work in the tri-state area.
z Treat all graphic design assignments as potential portfolio material. Don’t wait until senior year to assemble a portfolio. Rethink, revise, reformat, and enhance the overall performance of projects along the way.
x Take advantage of MSU’s resources. The library, computer labs, visiting artist programs, lectures, field trips, and exhibitions are invaluable.
c Don’t rely on class projects alone to make a portfolio. Work for friends and family – invent projects and collabo-rate with other students in the program!
v Use Elected Studio Courses to keep learning. Fine Art courses not only lead to new methods and new ways of seeing, they also lead to a better sense of materials.
b Be a well-rounded graphic designer. Great employers want go-getters. Learn how to learn, and learn how to make smart, stylish, and meaningful work.
n Be curious and ask questions. Graphic design isn’t just about what things look like – it’s also way of speaking and writing; it’s a way of living, thinking, and looking at the world. Do your best to understand its problems, theories, methods, and techniques. Do your best to become part of the community in and beyond school. Know who’s who, what’s what, and why.
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I. Gen. Ed. 2002 Requirements 13-19
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A. New Student Seminar: GNED 199 ....................1 _____
C. Communications........................................... [6-9] C1a. Writing: ENWR 105 ...............................................3 ______ C1b. Literature: ENWR 106 ..........................................3 ______ C2. Communication: CMST 101 ................................. 0-31 ______
F. Humanities ...................................................... [3] F1. World Lit or Gen. Humanities ................................ 02
F2. Philosophy or Religion .............................................3 ______
G. Mathematics/Computer Science ................... [0-3] Computer Science ....................................................... 0-31 ______
K. Social Science .................................................. [3] K1. American/European History ...................................3 ______
II. WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES 3-9
World Languages .........................................................[3-6] ....................................................................................... 0-31 ______ ..........................................................................................3 ______ World Cultures ............................................................ 0-35 ______
1 Students may be waived from this requirement through testing.2 Requirement filled within major by ARHS 1053 Students may be waived from this requirement through testing. See Graphic Design Program
Director for details.4 Elected Studio courses may be chosen from within the disciplines of Ceramics, Drawing,
Graphic Design (not to exceed 9 credits), Illustration, Industrial Design, Metalwork & Jewelry, Painting, Papermaking, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Up to 6 credits outside of studio may be taken with prior approval of the B.F.A. in Graphic Design Program Director.
5 The World Cultures Requirement may be fulfilled as one of the required art history electives (ARHT 101, ARHT 191, ARHT 281).
Refer to the MSU undergraduate catalog and semester schedules for approved GenEd courses.
Pass/Fail Courses A student is permitted to take one course per semester on a pass/fail basis. If the course is passed, the student will receive not a letter grade for the work, but a “P,” and the course will not be counted in the grade-point average. If the student fails the course, however, the failure will have an adverse effect on the grade-point average. Gen Ed courses and courses offered in the Department of Art & Design may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Grade Point Average Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in their major requirements to remain in the BFA in Graphic Design major. Students unable to maintain the 3.0 GPA will be placed on probation for one semester. If unable to reattain the 3.0 GPA during the probation semester, a student will then be transferred into the BA in Studio program.
III. Major Requirements 94
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Core Requirements ..........................................[21-24] ARFD 121 Foundations I: Concept, Process, Appl ........3 ______ ARFD 122 Foundations II: 2D Design............................3 ______ ARFD 123 Foundations III: 3D Design ..........................3 ______ ARFD 124 Foundations IV: Figure Drawing ..................3 ______ ARFD 125 Foundations V: Color, Light, & Time............3 ______ ARGD 211 Fundamentals of Adobe CS ........................ 0-33 ______ ARHT 105 Art in Western Civ.: Anc. – Med.. .................3 ______ ARHT 106 Art in Western Civ.: Ren. – Mod. .................3 ______
Art & Design History .......................................... [9] ARGD 280 Design in Visual Culture ..............................3 ______ Art History Elective (any 100-499 ARHT course) ........3 ______ Art History Elective (any 100-499 ARHT course) ........3 ______
Collateral Courses .............................................. [12] MKTG 240 Introduction to Marketing .........................3 ______ MKTG 344 Advertising Theory & Techniques ..............3 ______ CMST 215 Media History & Form ..................................3 ______ CMST 270 Org. & Group Leadership ............................3 ______
Studio Requirements ...................................... [49-52]Major Studio Courses .................................................................. 31 ARGD 200 Graphic Design: Beginning I ......................3 ______ ARGD 210 Graphic Design: Beginning II .....................3 ______ ARGD 221 Typography I ..................................................3 ______ ARGD 300 Graphic Design: Intermediate ....................3 ______ ARGD 400 Graphic Design: Advanced I .......................3 ______ ARGD 410 Interactive Multimedia Design ...................3 ______ ARGD 425 Web Page Design ..........................................3 ______ ARGD 421 Typography II ...............................................3 ______ ARGD 435 Graphic Design Internship ..........................4 ______ ARGD 460 Graphic Design: Advanced II .....................3 ______
Elected Studio Courses4 ............................................................. 18-21 ........................................................................................... ______ ........................................................................................... ______ ........................................................................................... ______ ........................................................................................... ______ ........................................................................................... ______ ........................................................................................... ______ ........................................................................................... ______
IV. Free Electives 1-12
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Curriculum Effective for students entering during or after FALL 2012
BFA | GRAPHIC DESIGNArt & Design Major Program: Requirements for Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
B.F.A. Graphic Design Program Director: John Luttropp – [email protected]
College of the ArtsDepartment of Art & Design
B.F.A. Graphic DesignRecommended Four-Year Plan (effective Fall 2012 and after)This recommended four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years. This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.
Students should be aware that this plan assumes that no developmental courses are required. If developmental courses are needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill that do not appear on the four-year plan.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This recommended four-year plan applies to students who have been admitted into the Graphic Design major by successful comple-tion of a portfolio interview.
First YearFall semester HRS √ Spring Semester HRS √Gen Ed: A – GNED 199: New Stu. Sem. 1 Gen Ed: C1b – ENWR 106: Col. Writ. II 3 Gen Ed: C1a – ENWR 105: Col. Writ. I 3 ARFD 123 – Foundations III: 3D 3 ARFD 121 – Foundations I: Concepts 3 ARFD 125 – Foundations V: Color 3 ARFD 122 – Foundations II: 2D 3 ARHT 106 – Art in West. Civ.: Ren.-Mod 3 ARHT 105 – Art in West. Civ: Anc.-Med. 2 3 ARGD 200 – Graphic Design: Beg. I 3 ARGD 211 – Fundamentals of Adobe CS3 3 Total: 16 Total: 15
Second YearFall semester HRS √ Spring Semester HRS √Gen Ed: C2 – CMST 101: Fund. of Speech1 3 Gen Ed: K1 – Amer./Eur. History 3 CMST 215 – Media History & Form 3 MKTG 240 – Intro. to Marketing 3 ARGD 210 – Graphic Design: Beg. II 3 Art History Elective 3 ARGD 221 – Typography I 3 ARGD 300 – Graphic Design: Intermediate 3 ARGD 280 – Design in Visual Culture 3 ARFD 124 – Found. IV: Figure Draw. 3 Total: 15 Total: 15
Third YearFall semester HRS √ Spring Semester HRS √ Gen Ed: E – World Language1 3 Gen Ed: E – World Language 3 Gen Ed: F2 – Philosophy/Religion 3 MKTG 344 – Advertising Theory & Tech. 3 ARGD 425 – Web Page Design 3 ARGD 410 – Interactive Multimedia Des. 3 ARGD 435 – Graphic Design Internship 4 ARGD 421 – Typography II 3 Elected Studio 3 Elected Studio 3Total: 16 Total: 15
Fourth YearFall semester HRS √ Spring Semester HRS √Gen Ed: G – Computer Science1 3 Art History Elective 3 CMST 270 – Org. & Group Leadership 3 ARGD 460 – Graphic Design: Advanced II 3 ARGD 400 – Graphic Design: Advanced I 3 Elected Studio 3 Elected Studio 3 Elected Studio 3 Elected Studio 3 Free Elective 1 Total: 15 Total: 13
Total Required: 120 credits 1 Students may be waived from this requirement through testing. See department offering course for details. Should a student successfully test out of the course, credit requirements are moved to III. Free Electives.
2 ARHT 105 fulfills Gen Ed F1: World Literature or General Humanities
3 Students may be waived from this requirement through testing. See Graphic Design Program Director for details. Should a student successfully test out of the course, credit requirement is moved to II. Major Requirements: Elected Studio Courses.
