Graphic Design B.A. or B.F.A
A B.A. or B.F.A in Graphic Design prepares creative and artistic students for lifelong careers in visual communication. Students in Graphic Design are visual problem solvers who communicate with text and images in a wide range of applications and settings. Our graduates have careers in interesting and creative fields such as—visual communications, web design, illustration, typography, art direction, logo and icon design, digital and game art, advertising design, user experience design, and corporate communications.
Graphic Design classes in the B.A. and B.F.A. degree programs take place in the Wheatley Center — home to large, well-lit art studios and spacious computer labs that feature cutting-edge Macintosh Pro computers and Adobe Creative Suite software. Our design students have 24/7 access to the labs and studios, access to professional-grade computers, software, a laser color printer, wide-format inkjet printer, laser cutter, 3-D printers, a woodshop, spray booth, vacuum former, lighting studio, and exhibit spaces to showcase their creative work.
Contact Information
Heather Pinson
Department Head
pinson@rmu.edu
412-397-6463
Wheatley Center 215
- 4-Year Course Plan (B.F.A)
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The BFA degree is considered by industry and academia (College Art Association, National Assoc of Schools of Art & Design, & AIGA) to be a Professional Degree in Graphic Design.
- 120 Credits = 40 classes (65%, or 26 courses, must be in Art & Design to meet BFA standards)
- 13 RMU Core classes
- 26 classes in the major (including 2 media arts electives)
- 1 marketing course
Freshman Year, Fall
Freshman Year, Spring
Sophomore Year, Fall
Sophomore Year, Spring
Junior Year, Fall
- ARTM3110 Design 1++
- ARTM Designing for New Media++ or ARTM Idea Dev & Storyboarding
- ARTM Media Arts Elective 01
- Core 09 (ELIT)
- Core 08 (SOC)
Junior Year, Spring
Senior Year, Fall
Senior Year, Spring
Students wishing to pursue minors or certificates are advised to begin them no later than in their Sophomore year.
++ = courses generally offered Fall only | ** = courses generally offered Spring only
- 4-Year Course Plan (B.A.)
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The BA is a general arts degree that appeals to students who need flexibility in their course of study, for example transfer students or those wishing to pursue minors, certificates, or a double major on a traditional four-year degree completion path.
- 120 Credits = 40 classes
- 13 RMU Core classes
- 21 classes in the major (including 1 media arts elective)
- 1 marketing course
- 5 open electives
Freshman Year, Fall
Freshman Year, Spring
Sophomore Year, Fall
Sophomore Year, Spring
Junior Year, Fall
- ARTM3110 Design 1 ++
- ARTM Media Arts Elective
- Core 07 (CSEN3)
- Core 08 (SOC)
- Open Elective 02
Junior Year, Spring
Senior Year, Fall
Senior Year, Spring
Students wishing to pursue minors or certificates are advised to begin them no later than in their Sophomore year.
++ = courses generally offered Fall only | ** = courses generally offered Spring only
Sample Courses:
These are some of the classes for students in this academic program:
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