Graphic Design (BVA)
The Visual Arts Program in Graphic Design offers the degrees of Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts.
The degrees in Visual Arts in Graphic Design prepare the students to work in the communication of ideas and information industry, by means of the use of visual strategies, such as: the printed medium, images for commercial communication and digital presentations. It aspires to prepare graduates to work in the area of the graphic design, either in printing or electronically, advertising design, digital art and design for electronic distribution or Internet.
The student of the Associate Degree in Visual Arts in Graphic Design will have the option of continuing studies to complete their Bachelor.
The San Germán Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The Program is designed to develop the competencies that will allow students to:
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of:
- the theory of design of different conceptual approaches in graphic communication.
- the tools of graphic works in different media relevant to the printing and publishing industry.
- the graphic techniques to create and present work in print or electronic media.
Skills
- Apply the newest technology in the development of works in graphic design.
- Perform graphic design work with technical maturity.
- Select the techniques, images, and tools that best solve graphic and conceptual problems.
- Develop works with awareness of the place, time and space where it is completed.
Attitudes
- Appreciate the commitment to their role as professionals to create and execute graphic work ethically.
- Develop graphic works with a high degree of intellectual honesty.
- Recognize the value of honesty, avoiding the illegal appropriation of images.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts in Graphic Design
| General Education Program Requirements |
48 credits |
| Major Requirements |
49 credits |
| Prescribed Distributive Requirements |
9 credits |
| Elective Courses in Fine Arts |
9 credits |
| Elective Courses |
6 credits |
| Total |
121 credits |
General Education Program Requirements - 48 credits
Forty-eight (48) credits are required as explained in the General Education Requirements for Bachelors section.
Major Requirements - 49 credits
Prescribed Distributive Requirements - 9 credits
Select nine (9) credits from the following courses:
Elective Courses in Fine Arts - 9 credits
Select nice (9) credits in Fine Arts, within the following areas: Ceramics. Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Photography, and Printmaking.