Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (OSAD)
The Bachelor's in Graphic Design degree program is designed to provide talented men and women with a Biblical postsecondary education that prepares them as ministry practitioners, and explores the connections between Scripture, art, and design.
Program Objectives
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Graphic Design program will enable students to:
- Demonstrate craftsmanship in the tools and technologies required for professional completion of a project.
- Develop skills in visual communication, conceptually-driven image development, and composition.
- Define audience/client needs and translate them into an appropriate aesthetic.
- Practice professional presentation of their artwork.
- Seek to contribute to the shaping of a meaningful visual culture by applying Gospel values to the practice of graphic design.
Graduation Requirements
Undergraduate students at Olivet University must fulfill the following Bachelor's degree requirements for graduation:
- Pass a total of 180 quarter hours: 48 quarter hours of biblical studies and theological studies, 52 quarter hours of general education, 28 quarter hours of professional studies, at least 28 quarter hours of major electives, 12 quarter hours open electives, and 8 quarter hours of ministry practice.
- Maintain a 2.00 (C grade point average) in all Olivet University work.
- Receive a passing mark for all Christian Service and Chapel requirements.
- Satisfactorily complete a final project and final portfolio.
- Students are subject to the Bachelor's in Graphic Design degree requirements of the catalog of the year in which they entered.
- Satisfy all financial responsibilities to the university.
Course Listings
- ARTH100 Art History: Iconography 13th – 14th Century
- Symbolism in the Arts
- History of Graphic Design
- Digital Imaging
- Fundamental Drawing
- Basic Graphic Design
- Intermediate Drawing
- Typography 1
- Visual Layout
- 3D Modeling
- Web Design
- World Art History
- Contemporary Art History
- Color Theory
- Narrative Thinking
- Package Design
- Digital Video
- Typography 2
- Publication Design
- Information Design
- Identity Design
- Interactive Design
- Design Thinking
- Product Design
- Animation
- Senior Portfolio
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Art program is designed to provide talented men and women with a biblical education that explores the connections between Christian mission and fine arts to prepare them as ministry practitioners.
Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts program will enable students to:
- Demonstrate craftsmanship in the tools and technologies required for professional completion of a project
- Develop skills in visual communication, conceptually-driven image development, and composition
- Define audience/client needs and translate them into an appropriate aesthetic
- Practice professional presentation/exhibition of their artwork
- SSeek to contribute to the shaping of a meaningful visual culture by applying Gospel values to the practice of fine art creations
Graduation Requirements
Undergraduate students at Olivet University must fulfill the following Bachelor's degree requirements for graduation:
- Pass a total of 180 quarter hours: 48 quarter hours of biblical studies and theological studies, 52 quarter hours of general education, 28 quarter hours of professional studies, at least 28 quarter hours of major electives, 12 quarter hours open electives, and 8 quarter hours of ministry practice.
- Maintain a 2.00 (C grade point average) in all Olivet University work.
- Receive a passing mark for all Christian Service and Chapel requirements.
- Satisfactorily complete a final project and final portfolio.
- Students are subject to the Bachelor's in Graphic Design degree requirements of the catalog of the year in which they entered.
- Satisfy all financial responsibilities to the university.
Course Listings
- Art History: Iconography 13th – 14th Century
- World Art History
- Symbolism in the Arts
- Contemporary Art History
- Color Theory
- Basic Perspective
- Anatomy
- Fundamental Drawing
- Intermediate Drawing
- Introduction to Oil Painting
- Quick Studies Drawing
- Head and Hands Drawing
- Portrait Painting
- Clothed Figure Drawing
- Clothed Figure Painting
- Narrative Composition
- Digital Painting
- Senior Portfolio