About the Division of Graphic Design
The Division of Graphic Design in the School of Art at Bowling Green State University 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 ]

Hardware & Software Recommendations
GD Hardware & Software Recommendations (PDF)

[ DIVISION FORMS ]

BGSUGD Program Standards
Program Standards (PDF)

Graphic Design Independent Study (ARTD 470)
Guidelines, Procedures and Forms (PDF)

Graphic Design Internship (ARTD 489)
Internship Guidelines, Procedures and Forms (PDF)
Internship Site Application Form (PDF)
Internship Evaluation Form: Student (PDF)
Internship Evaluation Form: Site Mentor (PDF)

Graphic Design Sophomore Portfolio Review (next Review: April 29 & 30, 2010)
Portfolio Review Guidelines, Criteria & Agreement Forms (PDF)

Graphic Design Junior Audit Meeting
Junior Audit Meeting Guidelines & Criteria (PDF)

Senior Project
ARTD 4080 Senior Project Proposal Description & Form (PDF)