BSc in
Bachelor of Science in Commercial Art
Southwest Baptist University
Key Information
Campus location
Bolivar, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 25,990 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
SBU's commercial art major is the largest major within SBU's art program and will expose you to a variety of art forms with an emphasis on graphic design and art technology.
The commercial art industry is competitive but full of opportunities. SBU commercial art and graphic design major alumni are serving as graphic designers in many different industries such as marketing, design and directing, studio photography, teaching, and more.
The SBU Advantage
- Choose either a graphic design or a digital imaging (photography emphasis) concentration for more focused career preparation.
- Work with real-world clients on a regular basis completing projects that help build your professional portfolio.
- Small class sizes mean you benefit from personalized instruction and guidance and can build lifelong friendships with your classmates and instructors.
- Learn from commercial art faculty who have more than 20 years of professional experience in the field.
Curriculum
Commercial Art: Graphic Design Four-Year Plan
Freshman
Fall Semester
- ART 1103 Design 3
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- ART 1203 Drawing I 3
- PSY 1013 General Psychology 3
- UNI 1121 Introduction to Critical Thinking 1
- ART 1013 Introduction to Art 3
- ART 2023 Sculpture I 3
- ART 2703 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
Total hours 16
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- ART 2203 Drawing II 3
- ART 2013 Ceramics I 3
- ART 2803 Art History I 3
- ART 3703 Graphic Design Concepts 3
- SPF 2012 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2
- MAT 1243 Algebraic Reasoning and Modeling 3
Total hours 17
Spring Semester
- ART 2033 Painting I 3
- ART 2003 Photography I 3
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- ART 2813 Art History II 3
- ART 3043 Graphic Design Production 3
Total hours 16
Junior
Fall Semester
- ART 3033 Painting II 3
- ART 3103 Printmaking 3
- ART 3713 Graphic Design Portfolio I 3
- ART 4003 Computer Application/Commercial Art 3
- COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- PHS 1004 Introduction to Physical Science 4
- Cultural Studies Elective 2
- ECO 2003 LIFE Economics 3
- ART 3723 Digital Imaging Concepts 3
- ART 4713 Graphic Design Portfolio II 3
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
Total hours 18
Senior
Fall Semester
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- HIS 2213/2223 U.S. History I or II 3
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
- ART 4703 Graphic Design Senior Project 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 2
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- ART 4001 Senior Seminar 1
- ART 4963 Practicum in Commercial Art or
- ART 4983 Internship in Commercial Art 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
Total hours 16
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
- Graphic Designer
- Digital Artist
- Photographer
- Art Director
Student Testimonials
Scholarships and Funding
You may submit an art portfolio to apply for an art performance scholarship.
Additionally, there are several privately funded art scholarships for which you may apply, including the Dunnegan Scholarship and the Earl & Gloria Shell and Sharon Shell Garrison Scholarship.
Admissions
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English Language Requirements
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