Dr. Marjan Mazza Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Management, Graphic Design Management Concentration (GRPH-BAS)

The Dr. Marjan Mazza Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Management, Graphic Design Management Concentration degree program provides access to the student who already has skills in a technical area and wishes to advance to a higher level supervisory and management position within business and graphic design industry. The upper-level coursework will broaden the student’s knowledge in applied management practices and will prepare the student for supervisory and management opportunities within his or her chosen field. The preferred associate degree pathway is the Associate in Science in Graphic Technology. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contact:

Brian Weaver

Department Head, Visual Arts

(850) 484-2554

bweaver@pensacolastate.edu

 

 

Degree Requirements

General education courses (36 cc)

Baccalaureate students must complete the 36 credit hour general education curriculum. Prior to entry into the upper division, a student must complete, with a grade of C or higher, ENC 1101, ENC 1102, and 6 semester hours of additional coursework designated as writing emphasis. In addition, a student must complete 6 semester hours of mathematics coursework, with a grade of C or higher, at the level of College Algebra or above. 

Each baccalaureate student must meet the foreign language and civic literacy requirements as defined in the general education section of this College Catalog.

Lower level degree requirements (42 cc)

ART 1301Drawing II

3 cc

ART 2950Portfolio and Resume Development

3 cc

ART 1400Printmaking I

3 cc

GRA 1109History of Graphic Design

3 cc

GRA 2151Computer Graphics I

3 cc

GRA 2152Computer Graphics II

3 cc

GRA 2190Graphic Design I

3 cc

GRA 2191Graphic Design II

3 cc

GRA 2206Typography

3 cc

GRA 2210Electronic Prepress

3 cc

GRA 2721Creative Web Design

3 cc

PGY 2201Photographic Lighting Techniques

3 cc

PGY 2401Photography I

3 cc

PGY 2801Digital Photography I

3 cc

Required core courses (21 cc)

Grade of C or higher required.

BUL 3130Legal Environment

3 cc

FIN 3400Financial Management

3 cc

GEB 3213Professional Communications

3 cc

MAN 3240Organizational Behavior

3 cc

MAN 3303Theories of Leadership

3 cc

MAN 4301Human Resource Administration

3 cc

MAR 3802Marketing for Managers

3 cc

Required Concentration Courses (18 cc)

Grade of C or higher required.
GRA 3194Graphic Design III

3 cc

GRA 3202Advanced Typography

3 cc

GRA 3883Motion Graphics

3 cc

GRA 4186Senior Studio Graphic Design

3 cc

GRA 4189Portfolio Development

3 cc

GRA 4514Environmental Design

3 cc

Upper Level Elective (3 cc)

Complete one upper level course (3000 or 4000 level) with a prefix of ACG, BUL, CCJ, CIS, CJE, CNT, ENT, GEB, GRA, HSA, ISM, MAN, or PAD.

ACG 3024 is required if the student has not taken ACG 2011 or ACG 2021.

Note: Any student interested in pursuing the BAS in Business and Management with a concentration in Graphic Design should meet with the department head in order to develop a personalized degree plan.

Total Credit Hours: 120

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