American University of Cyprus
American University of Cyprus Larnaca

Graphic Design Program

Information

Department
Department of Design
Duration
4 years
Additional Information

The AUCY program of Graphic Design introduces an innovative set of artistic and creative approaches in order to raise capable professionals in the field. AUCY values in-depth knowledge and skill as much as a good grounding in today’s job market; the program trains the students how to be innovative and flexible while at the same time fully expressive.

Program

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (55 ECTS)

  • Introduction to Studio Art I (5)
  • Introduction to Studio Art II (5)
  • Drawing I 
  • Drawing II 
  • History of Art I 
  • History of Art II 
  • Photography practices I 
  • Photography Practices II 
  • Cultural Studies 
  • Digital Culture 
  • Creative Tools for Academic Writing 

DESIGN CORE REQUIREMENTS (86 ECTS)

  • Computational Design I 
  • Graphic Design I 
  • Computational Design II 
  • Graphic Design II
  • Computational Design IV 
  • Graphic Design III 
  • Computational Design IV
  • Graphic Design IV 
  • Graphic and Information Design I 
  • Graphic and Information Design II 
  • Creative Packaging Design
  • Designing and Visualizing
  • Diploma (senior project) 
  •  Advanced graphic and Advertising Design

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (69 ECTS)

  • Image Investigation I 
  • Image Investigation II 
  • Graphic Design with Creative Technologies 
  • Digital Production 
  • Applied Typography 
  • Branding Design Futures 
  • Advanced Video Production 
  • Multimedia Production 
  • Publication Design 
  • Contemporary Theories in Graphics I 
  • Contemporary Theories in Graphics II 
  • Marketing Graphic Design 

ELECTIVE COURSES (30 ECTS)

  • Landscape Design 
  • Interior Landscaping 
  • Illustration Theory and Techniques 
  • Digital Multimedia Design 
  • Photographic Design 01 
  • Photographic Design 02 
  • Spaces of Display: Retail and Exhibition spaces 
  • Animation 
  • Contemporary Art Processes 
  • Textiles on Art and Design 
  • Arts and Design Placement 
  • Video Production 
  • Reading Interiors 
  • Green Design 
  • Semiotics of Visual Arts 
  • Affective Design