Sample Schedule for BFA: ART (Graphic Design Concentration)
For Students Entering Fall 2011
This is a sample four-year schedule to illustrate how you can complete this degree plan in four years. Consult with your academic advisor before changing the sequence of courses. Some courses are not
offered every semester and some courses have prerequisites. Check the course description in the current catalog for details. Failure to complete courses in the recommended sequence may delay
graduation.
FR
Fall
15 hrs
† BIBL 101
Life & Teachings
of Jesus
† ENGL 111
Composition & Rhetoric
FR
Sprin
g
16 hrs
BIBL 102
Early Christians
ENGL 112
Composition & Literature
**Oxf
ord
MayAug.
9-15
hrs
**ART 440S1
On-site Painting
SO
Fall
18hrs
† CORE 110
Cornerstone
EXSC 100
Lifetime Wellness
*ART 105
2-D Design
(fall, spring, summer
(fall, spring)
MATH 120
Quantitative Reasoning
*ART 106
3-D Design
*ART 112
Figure Drawing I
(fall, spring)
(fall, spring, summer)
1 hr
UNIV 011
Learning Strategies
May be required based on
ACT or SAT scores:
**ART 440S2
On-site Drawing
**ART 440S3
Art History: Art & Faith
** ART __
Art History Selection
 BIBL 211
Message of the
Old Testament
COMS 211
Speech and Rhetoric
*ART 213
Figure Drawing II
* ART 221
Art History:
General Survey I
SO
Sprin
g
16 hrs
CORE 120
Human Person and
Identity
 ENGL 221 or 222 or
231 or 232 or 262 or 263
Exercise Science
JR
Fall
18 hrs
Advanced Bible
Selection
(300-400 level)
ART 291
Intro to Photography
(fall)
* ART 341
Painting I
JR
Sprin
g
16hrs
Required if condition
of Admission:
*ART 111
Basic Drawing
CORE 220
Community
SR
Fall
17hrs
BIBL 400 ST:
Christian Vocation &
Mission
(2 hours)
SR
Sprin
g
15hrs
CORE 320
Discovery and
Creation of Meaning
 ENGL 221 or 222 or
231 or 232 or 262 or 263
Science
(see degree plan for choices)
Science
(see degree plan for choices)
(fall, spring, summer)
(Activity)
1 hr
(fall, spring)
Exercise Science
(Activity)
1 hr
Elective
* ART __
Non-specified
studio/art selection
(fall)
* ART 222
Art History:
General Survey II
* ART 323
Art History:
20th Century
**ART __
On-site Photography
** ART __
Art Studio Selection
* ART 331
Sculpture I
* ART 351
Basic Visual Communication
(fall, spring, maymester)
(fall, spring)
* ART 315
Printmaking
* ART 352
Digital Graphic Techniques
(spring)
(fall, spring)
* ART __
2-D Art Studio Selection
(see degree plan for choices)
MATH:
MATW 019
MATW 020
MATW 030
ENGLISH:
ENGL 003
ENGL 004
ENGL 106
ENGL 006
ENGL 107
ENGL 007
*Social Science
(fall)
* ART 324
Art History:
American
(spring)
* ART __
Non-specified
studio/art selection
* ART __
Non-specified
studio/art selection
*ART314
Advanced Drawing
* ART 353
Identity and Brand Design
(spring, summer)
(spring)
Required only if
unsatisfactory
in High School:
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
6 hrs
* ART 455
Persuasive Graphics
* ART 454
Information Graphics
(fall)
(fall)
* ART 456
Graphic Design Portfolio
(spring)
Total Hours = 131
Each block represents 3 hours unless otherwise noted. * Classes used to calculate major GPA (ACU classes only). Minimum 2.25 GPA required in major area. † Freshman Requirement.  This course or its equivalent is
offered at one of ACU’s semester-long Study Abroad sites. Those planning to study abroad during spring/fall semesters should save these courses. See www.acu.edu/study-abroad for updated courses. **These optional summer
study abroad art offerings are available only on even years. The courses may vary. Special Topics courses will substitute for specified art requirements. & See departmental advisor about possible substitutions for this course.