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 4700) (due to Chair April 2, 2010 by 4pm)
Guidelines, Procedures and Forms (PDF)

Graphic Design Internship (ARTD 4890)
Internship Guidelines, Procedures and Forms (PDF) (due to Int. Coordinator April 9, 2010 by 4pm)
Internship Site Application Form (PDF) (due to Int. Coordinator April 9, 2010 by 4pm)
Internship Evaluation Form: Student (PDF) (due at end of internship)
Internship Evaluation Form: Site Mentor (PDF) (due at end of internship)

Graphic Design Sophomore Portfolio Review (Group A: April 29, 2010; Group B: April 30, 2010)
Portfolio Review Guidelines, Criteria & Agreement Forms (PDF)

Graphic Design Junior Meeting (Group A: Jan. 29, 2010; Group B: Feb. 5, 2010)
Junior Meeting Guidelines (PDF)

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