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GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIOR THESIS PROJECT AND EXHIBITION

ART 560
Course Description

A capstone experience for seniors in the Graphic Design Program. A hybrid of studio and seminar, course work will combine inquiry, research, creative problem-solving, and design prototyping. Students will use research to launch a comprehensive graphic design thesis project which will be exhibited at the end of the term.

Prerequisites
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.63

-2.4% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.7% from Historical

A Rate
66.67%

-15.15% from Historical

Class Size
12

328.57% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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