Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Departmental Courses in the Core:

• Introduction to Studio Visual Arts
• Foundations of Drawing I
• Principles of Design I
• Survey of the History of Art I
• Survey of the History of Art II

Prerequisite Courses:

• Foundations of Drawing I
• Foundations of Drawing II
• Principles of Design I
• Principles of Design II

Departmental Courses Required of All Majors:

• Typography
• Business of Graphic Design
• Beginning Graphic Design
• Intermediate Graphic Design
• Advanced Graphic Design
• Web Design
• Basic Flash
• Capstone Art Experience

6 credit hours of Art History from following 6 courses:

• Survey of the History of Art I
• Survey of the History of Art II
• The History of Graphic Design
• Nineteenth Century Art History
• Twentieth Century Art History
• Special Topics in Art History AS NEEDED

12 additional hours of ARTS electives:

• Introduction to Ceramics
• Ceramics Handbuilding and Glazing
• Ceramics Throwing and Glazing
• Drawing Problems I
• Drawing Problems II
• 3-D Design I
• 3-D Design II
• Painting Techniques I
• Painting Techniques II
• Introduction to Printmaking
• Bookbinding
• Vector Graphics
• Intermediate Painting I
• Intermediate Painting II
• Life Drawing I
• Life Drawing II
• Introduction to Art Therapy
• Theory and Methods of Art Therapy
• Art Therapy Fieldwork Seminar
• Watercolor Painting Techniques I
• Watercolor Painting Techniques II
• Intermediate Printmaking
• Digital Imaging
• Page Layout
• Advanced Printmaking
• Internship AS NEEDED
• Advanced Web Design
• Advanced Painting I
• Advanced Painting II
• Senior Seminar

To see detailed course descriptions, please go to the current catalog HERE.

Grand View Graphic Design majors have been very successful in the professional community. Strong emphasis on computer technology and excellent design training have given Grand View graduates a competitive edge.

Graduates of our program work for advertising agencies, magazine and book publishers, and newspapers. Freelance illustration and design as well as design studios provide other career options for our alumni.

Professional Positions

• Younkers
• Iowa Health System
• Sticks
• Des Moines Publishing
• Woodsmith
• Relationship Marketing Inc.
• Mercy Hospital Medical Center
• Gasoline Graphics
• Flynn/Wright Inc.
• Meredith Corporation
• Sayles Graphic Design
• The Principal Financial Group
• Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield
• Meyocks & Priebe Advertising Inc.
• Competitive Edge Signage & Graphics
• The Vernon Company
• Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
• Type-O-Graphics Two, Inc.
• The Des Moines Register
 

Students at Grand View have had internships throughout the Greater Des Moines area. A sample of these internship locations includes:

• The Des Moines Register
• Mercy Hospital Medical Center
• State of Iowa Department of Development
• Cityview
• August Home Publishing
• Meredith Corporation
• Iowa Health System
• Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
• PyroGraphics
• Thomas C. Porter & Associates
• Sticks

Students entering Grand View’s art program may apply for art scholarships. Financial aid for each student is personalized regarding academic as well as individual need for assistance. Art professors review incoming student portfolios to determine scholarship awards. A renewable scholarship ranging from $500 - $2,000 is awarded to full-time day students who demonstrate talent in art and major in Graphic Design, Graphic Journalism, Art Education or Visual Arts.  

To qualify, students must:

• Visit campus.
• Meet with the Chair of the Art Department.
• Be recommended by the department.
• Apply and be accepted for admission.

If you’re interested in a portfolio review, call 515-263-2895 to schedule an interview. 

2012-13 Requirements

Graphic Design Major

Art Minor

2010-12 Requirements

Graphic Design Major

Art Minor
 

2008-10 Requirements

Graphic Design Major

Art Minor