Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering 27 courses 120 total credits
In the Bachelor of Science program in graphic information technology, you prepare to become a visual design technologist. You develop skills in front-end web design and development, print and digital publishing, commercial photography and video production, and motion graphics and visual effects. This is an intensive program of study that emphasizes both theory and hands-on laboratory practice.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Graphic Information Technology Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIT 135 | Graphic Communications | 3 |
| GIT 210 | Communication Technology | 3 |
| GIT 230 | Digital Illustration in Publishing | 3 |
| GIT 250 | Introduction to Commercial Print | 3 |
| GIT 413 | Professional Portfolio Design and Presentation | 3 |
| GIT 480 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Total Graphic Information Technology Core | 18 credits | |
Graphic Information Technology Focus Areas - Upper Division Visual Effects (VFX):
Choose from this list.
Graphic Information Technology Focus Areas
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIT 211 or GIT 215 | 3D Media Production or Introduction to Web Authoring | 3 |
| Total Graphic Information Technology Focus Areas | 3 credits | |
GIT Electives
Upper Division GIT Elective 15 credit hours GIT Elective 6 credit hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIT 484 | Internship | 3 |
| Total GIT Electives | 3 credits | |
Graphic Information Technology Major GPA
Check: Minimum 2.0 Major GPA
Math, Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSE 101 or PSY 101 | Introduction to Human Systems Engineering or Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 117 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Total Math, Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements | 6 credits | |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASU 101 | -TPS The ASU Experience | 1 |
| Total ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | 1 credits | |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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