Graduating Thinkers with Curious Minds

About the Division of Graphic Design (BGSUGD)
The Division of Graphic Design in the School of Art at Bowling Green State University (BGSUGD) is a dynamic, progressive and responsive professional BFA in Graphic Design degree-granting program that encourages independent and collaborative thinking, creative problem solving/analytics and design, creative writing, design for the public good, exploration of alternative visual communication methods, and a solid understanding of modern professional practices. The curriculum reflects the dynamic social and professional changes of contemporary design and responds to them in a pro-active manner through a continually evolving curriculum.

What is Graphic Design?
As human beings and consumers, we are surrounded by graphic design. Whether the medium is television, magazines, books, street signs, movies, CD covers, computers games, mobile devices or the internet, we rely on graphic designers to help us access and make sense of the massive amount of information that surrounds us daily. Today's graphic designer is equal parts artist, communicator and marketer--someone who understands differing audiences and who has the varied skills to communicate across multiple mediums. The designer's broad visual and technical skills are valued by corporations, product manufacturers, advertising and in-house agencies, design firms, and industries in need of individuals who work fluently with multimedia and emerging technologies.

 

[ DIVISION INFORMATION GUIDES ]

BGSUGD Calendar of Events
Spring 2011 BGSUGD Calendar of Events (PDF)

Hardware & Software Recommendations
BGSUGD Hardware & Software Recommendations (PDF)

 

[ DIVISION FORMS, REVIEWS & DUE DATES ]

BGSUGD Program Standards
Program Standards (PDF)

Independent Study (ARTD 4700) (for Spring 2012, due to Chair no later than Friday, Nov. 4, 2011)
Guidelines, Procedures & Application (PDF)

Internship (ARTD 4890) (for Spring 2012, due to Internship Coordinator, Prof. Young no later than Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011)
Internship Guidelines, Procedures and Forms (PDF)

Sophomore Portfolio Review (Group A: April 26, 2012; Group B: April 27, 2012)
Portfolio Review Guidelines, Criteria & Agreement Forms (PDF)

Class of 2013 Senior Thesis Proposal (due to ARTD 3060 Instructor by April 6, 2012)
BFA Senior Thesis (PDF)

Class of 2013 Senior Thesis Progress Review Day 1 (October 19, 2011, 9:00am - 5:00pm)
Class of 2013 Senior Thesis Progress Review Day 2 (October 26, 2011, 9:00am - 5:00pm)