Bachelor of Graphic Arts (BGA) in Graphic Art & Design
 Graphic Design Programs
When you want to excel in graphic design learn from one of the best graphic design schools in the country. Nossi College of Art’s innovative Bachelor of Graphic Arts (BGA) degree in Graphic Art & Design builds upon your creative, communication and production skills to enhance your position in the increasingly technical and competitive graphic design industry.
Utilizing a Mac platform and employing high-end industry programs such as QuarkXPress, Flash, Vue and a full range of Adobe and Macromedia products, BGA graduates will complete their studies with a powerful portfolio that commands attention from both employers and clients alike. More importantly, our faculty will arm you with the conceptual, strategic, and critical thinking skills that will separate you from your peers and create leaders in the industry.
 Graphic Design Program Structure
Our graphic design program can be completed in five semesters (33 credits) for students who have already earned an Associate Degree of Occupational Studies in Graphic Art & Design. Evening classes allow you to work as you complete the program. Students will be taught in-depth techniques in computer graphics including web design and 3D animation. Other classes include creative writing, copywriting, art history and liberal arts courses such as philosophy and psychology.
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Bachelor of Graphic Arts (BGA) Degree Program in Graphic Art & Design Curriculum
All 33 semester hours must be successfully completed from the following upper level Graphic Art and Design courses to qualify for graduation.
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| GDS 350 |
Graphic Design Specialty |
3 |
| PG 360 |
Packaging |
3 |
| AD 460 |
Art Direction |
3 |
| 3DLA 320 |
3D Layout and Animation |
3 |
| TCP 360 |
Texture Creation using Photoshop |
3 |
| 3DM 380 |
3D Modeling I |
3 |
| 3DM 430 |
3D Modeling II |
3 |
| FAS 430 |
Flash Action Script |
3 |
| AWD 412 |
Advanced Web Design |
3 |
| IS 440 |
Independent Study (optional) |
3 |
| PR 450 |
Portfolio & Resume Preparation |
3 |
| PCW 310 |
Principles of Copywriting and Editing |
3 |
Minimum of 33 semester credit hours in the General Education grouping is required.
The following General Education courses are offered at Nossi College of Art.
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| SPC 101 |
Speech |
3 |
| PL 103 |
Philosophy |
4 |
| SS 104 |
Success Strategies |
4 |
| CW 306 |
Creative Writing |
4 |
| PS 108 |
Psychology |
4 |
| LIT 211 |
American Literature |
4 |
| MTH 300 |
Contemporary Math |
4 |
| AH 212 |
Art History/Appreciation |
4 |
| HWC 301 |
History of Western Civilization |
4 |
| LS 300 |
Life Sciences: The Human Environment |
3 |
| SBM 314 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
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The following Lower Division courses are required for graduation from the BGA in Graphic Art and Design degree program at Nossi College of Art.
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| BD 101 |
Basic Drawing |
3 |
| DC/CT 102 |
Design Composition/Color Theory |
3 |
| IC 103 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
| TY 110 |
Typography |
3 |
| AF 130 |
Anatomy/Figure Drawing |
3 |
| AI 140 |
Adobe Illustrator |
3 |
| PD 204 |
Perspective Drawing |
3 |
| GD 210 |
Graphic Design I |
3 |
| APS 202 |
Adobe Photoshop |
3 |
| PL 208 |
Page Layout |
3 |
| TY 216 |
Advanced Typography |
3 |
| AM 218 |
Alternative Mediums |
3 |
| GD 220 |
Graphic Design II |
3 |
| SBM 314 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
| ITF 410 |
Introduction to Flash |
3 |
| PA 302 |
Production Art |
3 |
| IL 309 |
Illustration |
3 |
| GD 310 |
Graphic Design III |
3 |
| GD 340 |
Graphic Design IV |
3 |
| WD 312 |
Web Site Design |
3 |
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