The Graphic Arts Diploma is a 69 credit hour program designed to lay a solid foundation in the visual arts.
Career and Ministry Opportunities
- Church Staff – Graphic Artist, Visual Media Director
- Lay Ministry – Promotion Team Member, Media Team Member, Deacon/Elder of Worship
- Other – Freelance Artist, Graphic Artist
Program Goals
Upon graduation, the student will
- Have a general knowledge of the Bible and its doctrines.
- Understand how to develop a growing relationship with God, in Christ, through the Spirit.
- Be well rounded in General Studies including Communication, Mathematics, Fine Arts, Culture and Logic
- Understand the foundational skills of an artist.
- Have 2nd year college level skills in graphic design.
General Education – 22 credits hours
Required Technology: ART-220 Introduction to Computer Graphics
Bible Core Classes – 18 credit hours
Art Foundations – 14 credit hours
2 credit hours
An introduction to the theory, practice and language of visual arts. The class will focus on how art communicates, how to analyze and interpret it and how it is a reflection of the culture that produced it.
3 credit hours
An introduction to basic observational drawing concepts: line, space, form and perspective. Gain awareness and skills to create on paper what your eye sees.
3 credit hours
An introduction to the abstract elements of line, texture, shape, space, color, values and patterns. Employ basic media techniques and tools with emphasis on craftsmanship.
3 credit hours
An introduction to photography. Provides foundational instruction in digital based photographic imagery. Learn to plan and produce digital images that demonstrate an understanding of composition, light, color and visual impact. Prerequisite: ART-110.
Graphic Arts – 12 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
A study of the art of typography. An emphasis is placed on the history of type, anatomy of letter forms and appropriate uses of prescribed type faces. Prerequisite: ART-210
3 credit hours
Introduces Graphic Design concepts and methods used in page layout for print and web. Explores marketing principles and strategies, ad layout models, art direction, campaign development and production issues. Prerequisite: ART-260
3 credit hours
Apply visual art in a real-world setting. Build practical skill and gain experience through work in a professional setting. Church or para-church ministry settings will be given priority.