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1 Art Graphic Design The South Carolina School of the Arts Bachelor of Arts in Art with a Concentration in Graphic Design teaches students critical and creative thinking to prepare for careers in print and web design. BEST COLLEGES REGIONAL COLLEGES UP-AND-COMING 2015 Anderson University Admission 316 Boulevard Anderson, SC andersonuniversity.edu

2 Program Details Essential preparation Our graphic design program immerses students in the creative process, with attention to everything from basics, such as two-dimensional design, color theory, and software, to corporate identity and branding, packaging and publication design, and interactive web design. The graphic design course sequence culminates in a senior capstone course in which students create their own personal branding and develop both print and digital portfolios. The program s internship requirement and opportunities to compete nationally while being nurtured by faculty who are working professionals produce graduates who re well prepared to enter the workforce. Freshman foundation All freshmen art students complete a first-year sequence of team-taught foundation courses that cover principles of design, problem solving, and project management skills. They also learn ideation (the process of forming ideas or images) and conceptual development. Advanced coursework and Christian influence Upper-level coursework cultivates and enhances students skills in photography, print and web design, and typography. Students gain expertise in designing for everything from advertising and corporate publications to smart phones. The training is as rigorous as what you ll find anywhere else, but it happens in a small, nurturing, Christian environment. Some students use their abilities to further the work of nonprofits, and some do pro bono work for causes they believe in. Graduates with this concentration are highly marketable and have landed jobs in advertising agencies, marketing firms, and in-house corporate design departments. The bar is set high, but the teachers are encouraging. In fact, all students meet regularly with a mentor who help them develop a plan for their artistic and professional goals. Opportunities to grow and excel South Carolina School of the Arts students have consistently won graphic design competitions at the local, regional, and national levels, many times against larger, well-known schools and art institutes. In the last five years alone, this recognition includes more than 100 American Advertising Awards, the advertising industry s largest and most representative competition, including a national Best in Show in a college competition with 65,000 entries. Outstanding faculty The professors who teach graphic design bring their professional experience and expertise into the classroom. Some have run their own design firms, some have won notable awards at the national and international levels, some are artists who have exhibited their fine art work throughout the world, and some conduct research on sustainable graphic design practices. Sustainable practices in this field consider the environmental impact of products whose production involves graphic design. So this means reducing the amount of materials used, employing recycled materials, and thinking about what the inks are made of, for instance. Your future as a graphic designer Graduates of this program have gone on to successful careers at advertising agencies, design firms, and marketing companies, as well as at in-house design departments of large corporations. Program alumni work for design firms across the country, including in New York and San Francisco. For more information about studying graphic design at Anderson University, contact Dr. Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers, Chair of the Department of Art and Design, at SCSchoolOfTheArts@andersonuniversity.edu or (800)

3 Program Details First Semester... Sem. Hr. Foundations Composition and Speech Mathematics... 3 Natural Science (Lab)... 4 Social Science... 3 Foundation for the Journey...1 Sub-total Second Semester Foundations 2, Software Suite...3 Composition and speech History... 3 Elementary Spanish in Review or Elementary French in Review... 5 Sub-total Third Semester ART 231 Art History Survey ART 221 Graphic Design 1, 222 Print Production... 6 ART 271 Photography CHR 105 Introduction to the Bible... 3 Literature... 3 Sub-total Fourth Semester Art History Survey Typography... 3 Drawing Experiencing the Arts... 3 Lifetime Wellness... 2 Elective... 3 Sub-total Fifth Semester... Sem. Hr. Modern Art History... 3 Web 1, History Graphic Design... 6 Natural Science... 3 Christian Worldview... 3 Sub-total Sixth Semester Web Contemporary Art History... 3 Graphic Design Electives... 6 Sub-total Seventh Semester Graphic Design Sculpture 1 or Ceramics Electives... 8 Sub-total Eighth Semester Senior Seminar in Graphic Design, Graphic Design Internship... 6 Electives... 9 Sub-total Always check the current course catalog found on the Anderson University website for the most up-to-date program information.

4 Financial Aid TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: For consideration of federal and state funds, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA information is listed below. All online students receive a tuition discount, which makes them ineligible for institutional scholarships. The information below shows the various types of funds available to online students. For information visit andersonuniversity.edu/admission/freshmen/financial-aid. FAFSA Information PIN website: FAFSA website: Anderson school code: Veterans Benefits: Anderson University is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in assisting our military veterans in obtaining their education. Check out our Veterans Benefits flier to learn how the process works. You can also contact our VA Certifying Official at: veteranaffairs@andersonuniversity.edu or Financial Aid Planning Office Anderson University 316 Boulevard Box 1142 Anderson, SC (864) finaid@andersonuniversity.edu

5 About Anderson University History Anderson University traces its origins back to 1911, when it was chartered as a four-year college for women. Public minded citizens of Anderson, South Carolina wanted a college to be established in the growing area since a previous institution, The Johnson Female University had closed during the Civil War. With a donation of land and money from area citizens, the South Carolina Baptist Convention agreed to partner with those who wanted an institution of higher learning in Anderson, and the school opened its doors in What we know as Anderson University has throughout its history adapted to the educational needs of South Carolinians and those outside the State seeking a great education in a Christian environment. In 2005, the school officially became Anderson University as it added graduate programs and reorganized into colleges. The University is in the midst of the biggest period of growth in its history, having nearly doubled in enrollment over the past 7 years. Today, 2,908 students enjoy a high-quality education in some 53 fields of study. AU s scenic campus, located in the historic district of Anderson, South Carolina, benefits from its proximity to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the vibrant city of Greenville, South Carolina. Anderson s campus has recently grown from its original 68 acres to more than 270 acres, including four new major building projects that have been completed within the past four years.

6 About Anderson University ANDERSON UNIVERSITY NATIONAL RECOGNITION Anderson University has received numerous accolades and national recognition as an intentionally Christian university offering exceptional academics. Recent recognitions include: Top Tier University#20 on 2014 ranking of Regional Colleges (South) - U.S. News & World Report One of America s 100 Best College Buys One of 49 Up-and-Coming universities to watch, for progress and innovation, for the past five years in a row - U.S. News & World Report 138 Best Southeastern Colleges - The Princeton Review The #2 Regional College in the South for Excellence in Teaching - U.S. News & World Report A Best Christian College - Institutional Research & Evaluation