Design - Graphic Design Concentration (BFA)
What is Graphic Design?
Graphic designers inform, educate, persuade or advocate through the interaction of words and images. The graphic design program at WSU empowers students to think broadly and critically about design. We train students to focus on the informational and problem-solving nature of graphic design while learning to effectively visualize their design ideas with professionalism, impact, and social and environmental responsibility.
What can I do with a Graphic Design Degree?
| Art direction | Digital design/UI/UX design | Brand development |
| Creative direction | Product development | Exhibition design |
| Advertising | Package design | Information design |
| Instructional design | Environmental design | Marketing |
| Print/publishing | Typography | Multimedia arts |
Schoolcraft College Associate degree options
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Associate of General Studies (AGS)
- Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits.
- Computer Graphics Technology (AAS)
Recommended degree program: Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Schoolcraft College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | See MTA; approved English Composition (ENG 101 English Composition I recommended) | 3 | See advisor (ENG 1020) |
| | See MTA; approved English Composition (ENG 102 English Composition II recommended) | 3 | See advisor (ENG 3010) |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | ART 115 Art History 1 | 4 | AH 1110 |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts (non-ART course) | 2-3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | See MTA; approved Mathematics | 4 | See advisor |
| Natural Sciences | See MTA; approved natural science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved natural science with lab | 4-5 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Design -Graphic Design Pathway Courses | ART 120 Drawing: Theory & Elements | 3 | ADR 1050 |
| 2D Design: Elements & Principles | 3 | ACO 1200 | |
| ART 122 3D Design: Elements & Principles | 3 | ACO 1230 | |
| ART 116 Art History II | 4 | AH 1120 | |
| Total Credits | 42-44 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 42-44 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 16-22 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-66 |
Notes:
- The range of credit hours (Associate degree requirements and additional electives) allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements.
- The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Science (AS) satisfies Wayne State’s University General Education requirements.
- Any courses not completed can be taken at WSU.
- All courses and equivalencies based on catalog year 2024-2025
| College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a major in Design (Graphic Design Concentration) | Credit Hours | Schoolcraft |
|---|---|---|
| ADR 1270 Time Studio | 3 | |
| ADN 3100 Design Process | 3 | |
| Art or Design History (3000-level or higher) | 3 | |
| Graphic Design Concentration: | ||
| AGD 2230 Intro to Typography: Skills and Concepts | 3 | CGT 149 |
| AGD 2240 Intro to Graphic Design: Skills and Concepts | 3 | CGT 231 |
| AGD 2250 Typography | 3 | |
| AGD 3250 Graphic Design I: Principles & Problem Solving | 3 | |
| AGD 3260 Intro to Interactivity in Graphic Arts | 3 | |
| AGD 3700 History of Graphic Design | 3 | CGT 161 |
| AGD 4250 Graphic Design II: Word, Image, & Visual Org | 3 | |
| AGD 5260 Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| AGD 5997 Senior Studio | 3 | |
| Two Graphic Design (AGD) Electives (5000-level or higher) | 6 | |
| Three Art or Design studio electives (See WSU Advisor) | 9 | |
| One Art or Design studio elective (AGD, ADA or APR) | 3 | |
| Total | 54 credits |
*BFA program requires three years of design and studio experiences/courses.
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major | 54 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor | 0-6 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 54-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Primary contacts
Schoolcraft College
Academic Advising
734-462-4429 | eadvise@schoolcraft.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at the community college will need to be taken at WSU.
- The pathway was signed on June 15, 2023.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.