Graphic Design Club
The Graphic Design Club provides members with a better understanding of graphic design and graphic arts in visual communication.
For Art majors interested in a career in Graphic Design or Commercial Art, the graphic design courses provide an emphasis in computer-generated graphics, as well as an opportunity to study various art forms.
** Students completing Art Teacher Licensure Programs must take
Art majors are required to take
Art majors must complete a minimum of 27 credits of course work within the Art Department at Westfield State. Students are advised to consult their advisors for information on course sequencing and general core requirements.
Art majors intending to pursue graduate work beyond their major are advised to take additionally recommended studio courses of their choice. It is also advisable to include more than the minimum requirements in Art History.
*Three one-credit courses in the computer graphics area, such as Photoshop, Quark Express, or Illustrator, may be substituted for
The Graphic Design Internship prepares the student for work in the Graphic Design field. The Internship is usually an on campus or off campus placement in a department that needs a graphic designer. We also place students in outside advertising agencies, marketing companies, or graphic design firms/boutiques. Alternative class scheduling can be arranged, if necessary. Internships are from 3 - 12 credits.
For a Graphic Design internship placement, a student must have completed ART 0210 and ART 0228 and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 and a Art Major / Graphic Design Concentration of a 3.0. Acceptance is by application (which can be found on the department's webpage) and approval of the Graphic Design Coordinator, the Department Chairperson, and the Career Center. For more information on internships, please visit the Internship Requirement document on the Art Department's webpage.
All students must meet the
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