CST 110 Introduction to Christian Worldview AND.Requirements (Please see NOTES section below) They are also encouraged to participate in local portfolio reviews and to attend regional and national design conferences. Students are expected to seek internships and actively participate in the design community through organizations like the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and it’s local chapter AIGA Mobile in order to cultivate their own professional networks. They also serve as an entry point into professional practice through their own studio practices and professional networks. Students spend their senior year developing a professional portfolio designed to help them land a job in the design industry and creating a capstone thesis project where they combine their personal interests and design methodology.įaculty members work closely with students to strengthen students’ technical and conceptual abilities. Throughout their coursework students will take a variety of studio art, art history and graphic design courses that build a wealth of skill and knowledge. No minor is required due to the comprehensive curriculum. The degree prepares students for entry into the professional design industry and/or graduate school. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree is a professional degree program that provides a more intensive course of study than the traditional B.A.