B.A. B.F.A. Graphic Design

Major Minor

Graphic DesignFeatured Courses

As a student in the graphic design major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the graphic design profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various graphic design careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.

ART 145

Digital Imaging 3 credits

Explores capturing, digitizing and editing images with an emphasis on meeting aesthetic and technical requirements of the graphic design industry. Students will learn to color-correct, manipulate, retouch, enhance and composite digital images.

ART 190

Graphic Design 3 credits

This course combines creative development of ideas, effective communication and correct technical reproduction of the graphic design process with the study of historic and contemporary movements, designers, and innovations in the graphic design/illustration experience. From the invention of writing to the printing press to the digital age, this course allows for an in-depth survey of the graphic design arena.

ART 235

Digital Photography 3 credits

Explores photography as an art form. Development of a critical eye for photography through historical and cultural context, as well as in-class group critiques. An introduction to technical and creative strategies such as exposure, lighting, color, perspective, and editing. A focus on thematic and conceptual projects that require students to challenge how they see and understand the world through a lens.

ART 403

Brand Development 3 credits

Students work on a self-directed sequence of advanced layout and design problems within brand development and application.

ART 490

Cross Platform Narrative Design 3 credits

An intensive, cross-disciplinary project-based study of mediums within narrative formats. Long term/large-scale projects developed by students with peer and faculty review.

Application is open!

Be a part of the next class of graphic designers.

Apply Now

Graphic DesignSample Schedule of Courses

The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.

Graphic Design: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Sample Course List

Semester 1 (B.A.)

ART 103

Observational Drawing 3 cr.

ART 145

Digital Imaging 3 cr.

ART 203

Two-Dimensional Design 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 2 (B.A.)

ART 190

Graphic Design 3 cr.

ART 205

Three-Dimensional Design 3 cr.

ART 235

Digital Photography 3 cr.

ART 271

Art History I 3 cr.

12 Total Credits

Semester 3 (B.A.)

ART 207

Moving Image 3 cr.

ART 272

Art History II 3 cr.

ART 280

Typography 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 4 (B.A.)

ART 161

Visual Studies 3 cr.

ART 240

Video Production 3 cr.

ART 303

Layout and Design 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 5 (B.A.)

ART 273

Art History III 3 cr.

ART 365

Interactive Design 3 cr.

ART

Art Elective 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 6 (B.A.)

ART 403

Brand Development 3 cr.

ART 351

Illustration 3 cr.

ART 390

Graphic Design Internship 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 7 (B.A.)

ART 489

Portfolio and the Art Vocation 3 cr.

ART 490

Cross Platform Narrative Design 3 cr.

6 Total Credits

Semester 8 (B.A.)

ART 407

Design Systems 3 cr.

ART

Art Elective 3 cr.

6 Total Credits

Choose (6) Hours From

ART 102 - Intro to Film Theory

ART 213 - Integrated Materials

ART 214 - Figure + Time

ART 241 - Advanced Video Production

ART 315 - Printmaking

ART 335 - Advanced Digital Photography

ART 352 - Advanced Illustration

ART 366 - Advanced Interactive Design

Graphic Design: Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Sample Course List

Semester 1 (B.F.A.)

ART 103

Observational Drawing 3 cr.

ART 145

Digital Imaging 3 cr.

ART 203

Two-Dimensional Design 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 2 (B.F.A.)

ART 190

Graphic Design 3 cr.

ART 205

Three-Dimensional Design 3 cr.

ART 235

Digital Photography 3 cr.

ART 271

Art History I 3 cr.

12 Total Credits

Semester 3 (B.F.A.)

ART 207

Moving Image 3 cr.

ART 272

Art History II 3 cr.

ART 280

Typography 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 4 (B.F.A.)

ART 161

Visual Studies 3 cr.

ART 240

Video Production 3 cr.

ART 303

Layout and Design 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 5 (B.F.A.)

ART 273

Art History III 3 cr.

ART 365

Interactive Design 3 cr.

ART

Art Elective 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 6 (B.F.A.)

ART 213

Integrated Materials 3 cr.

ART 351

Illustration 3 cr.

ART 390

Graphic Design Internship 3 cr.

ART 403

Brand Development 3 cr.

12 Total Credits

Semester 7 (B.F.A.)

ART 214

Figure and Time 3 cr.

ART 489

Portfolio and the Art Vocation 3 cr.

ART 490

Cross Platform Narrative Design 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Semester 8 (B.F.A.)

ART 407

Design Systems 3 cr.

ART 499

BFA Honors Thesis Capstone 3 cr.

ART

Art Elective 3 cr.

9 Total Credits

Choose (6) Hours From

ART 102 - Intro to Film Theory

ART 213 - Integrated Materials

ART 214 - Figure + Time

ART 241 - Advanced Video Production

ART 315 - Printmaking

ART 335 - Advanced Digital Photography

ART 352 - Advanced Illustration

ART 366 - Advanced Interactive Design

Graphic Design Faculty

As experts in graphic design, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.

Meet the faculty