BDESDESNGDES - Bachelor of Design in Design-Graphic Design

ACAD 101

Principles of the Learning Academy

1

Shared Skills and Proficiencies

Writing and Critical Thinking

WRIT 101

Composition

3

HMXP 102     

Human Experience

3

CRTW 201

Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing

3

Oral Communication

Met in cognate with WRIT 465

0

Technology

Met in major with DESF 161

0

Intensive Writing

Met in cognate with WRIT 465

0

Constitution Requirement

See approved list; may be met with another requirement

0-3

Physical Activity

See approved list

1

Thinking Critically Across Disciplines**

Global Perspectives

 Met in major with ARTH 175

0

Historical Perspectives

Met in major with VCOM 374     

0

Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives

Social Science

See approved list; must include 2 designators

6

Humanities and Arts

Met in major with VCOM 151 and ARTH 176

0

Quantitative Skills and Natural Science (3 courses)

9-12

Quantitative Skills

See approved list

(3-8)

Natural Science

See approved list; must include one lab science.  If 2 courses taken, must be in two different groups: Life, Physical, Earth

(3-8)

Subtotal

26-32

Required Courses in Major  (All  DESF and VCOM courses required for the degree require a C or better.)

68*

ARTH 175

Intro to Art Hist Prehistory-Middle Ages

3

ARTH 176

Intro to Art Hist Renaissance-Present

3

DESF 120

Design Drawing

3

DESF 101

Design Process, Methods & Mindsets

3

DESF 154

Design and Color

3

DESF 161

Introduction to Computer Imaging

3

DESF 222

Visual Thinking and Symbolic Communication

3

VCOM 101

Visual Communication Seminar

1

VCOM 151

Design Fundamentals

3

VCOM 258

Introduction to Typography

3

VCOM 259

Introduction to Graphic Design

3

VCOM 262

Introduction to Web Design

3

VCOM 301

Visual Communication Seminar I

1

VCOM 340 or 444

Professional Internship, Studio 351

3

VCOM 355

Design Concepts

3

VCOM 358

Intermediate Typography

3

VCOM 363

Multimedia Design

3

VCOM 374

History of Graphic Design & Illustration

3

VCOM 388

Graphic Arts Production Practices

3

VCOM 401

Visual Communication Seminar II

1

VCOM 453

Corporate Branding

3

VCOM 455

Three-Dimensional Graphic Design

3

VCOM 486

Senior Thesis I

2

VCOM 487

Senior Thesis II

2

VCOM 501

Visual Communication Seminar III

1

VCOM 578

Professional Portfolio and Practices

3

Cognate Requirements

21

WRIT 465

Preparation of Oral & Written Reports

3

BADM 180 or FINC 211

Contemporary Business Issues, Personal Finance

3**

IMCO 341

Advertising Principles

3**

ARTS/DIFD/VCOM Electives

9

Any appropriate course related to design   history  

3

Electives (above the 300-level)

0-5

Total

120