2025-26 catalog
V. PHIPPS, Associate Professor of Art and Graphic Design, Chair
B.F.A., Emory & Henry College; M.F.A., University of Tennessee
KAY RODERICK, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.A., Augustana College, M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Arts
MAJOR IN GRAPHIC DESIGN: 32 credits.
- 12 credits in core studies: GRD-222, GRD-225, GRD-325.
- 4 credit capstone experience: GRD-425, 4-credit internship, or completion of a capstone experience in another major.
- 4 credits: any ARHI course or GRD-392.
- 12 elective credits: any additional course offered with a GRD designation of which 8 credits may be completed in any course with an ART designation.
MINOR IN GRAPHIC DESIGN: 20 credits.
- 12 credits in core studies: GRD-222, GRD-225, GRD-325.
- 8 elective credits: any course offered with a GRD designation. 4 credits may be completed in any course with an ART or ARHI designation.
Grade Point Average Notation: All courses listed in the catalog as required courses for any major and/or minor, including those courses outside of the department or with a different subject coding, are considered part of the major and will count in the grade point average. Recommended supporting courses that are optional and not required may also count in the major depending on the program. For more information see your department chair or the degree requirements for Bachelor of Arts and information on Majors/Minors.
Shelley Cooper, an associate professor of musical theatre and two-time Off-Broadway award-winning solo actor/playwright, tapped into the skills of her former students to help create and produce her latest solo musical. She will perform "Rag Doll" at Brunner Theatre on Oct. 9.
The best way to get career-ready? Jump in and do the work. Summer internships give students the chance to use classroom lessons in real-world settings. Meet four of the Augustana students who chose to stay local to share their talents and hone their skills for future careers.
Posters with powerful messages by Augustana seniors Minh Nguyen and Syd Yontez are on display in the “Design on the Edge 2” exhibition at Middle Georgia State University through February 26.
