Graphic Design—B.F.A.
The graphic design program provides a comprehensive education in design principles, applications, theories, history, and practice.
The first two years of study culminate with a required Sophomore Portfolio Review, occurring once each year at the end of the Spring term. All students majoring in graphic design (including students transferring in with lower- or upper-division credits) must pass this review to enroll in 300-level graphic design courses. Visit the School of Art + Design website (http://www.pdx.edu/art-design/) or the graphic design program site (http://psu.gd) for details. Only after successfully passing the review are graphic design majors allowed to continue through the program.
All students majoring in graphic design are required to own a laptop computer that meets minimum system specifications, including software required for courses in the program. The current laptop policy is available for review at https://www.pdx.edu/art-design/graphic-design-laptop-policy
Degree Requirements
100-Level Courses
| Des 111 | Design Thinking | 4 |
| Des 120 | Digital Graphics | 4 |
| Des 121 | Introduction to Type and Design Principles | 4 |
| Des 125 | Show and Tell | 1 |
| Des 140 | Foundations in Motion, UI, and UX | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
200-Level Courses
| Des 200 | Digital Page Design I | 4 |
| Des 210 | Digital Imaging and Illustration I | 4 |
| Des 224 | Storytelling and Narrative | 4 |
| Des 225 | Design Systems | 4 |
| Des 254 | Typography I | 4 |
| Des 290 | Histories of Graphic Design | 4 |
| ArH 2XX | Any 200-level Art History Class | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Sophomore Portfolio Review
300 & 400-Level Required Courses
Upper Division Graphic Design Electives
Total Credit Hours: 107