The mission of the Department of Design is to seek to engage its students in the practice of design thinking and visualization to create beautiful, innovative, and responsible solutions (products, spaces, systems, messages, and services) that respond to human needs and enhance the quality of everyday life.
The Department of Design encompasses a rich tradition and a long history of educating students to engage in current paradigms toward defining the future of design practice. Exceptional faculty and state-of-the-art facilities provide an environment that cultivates and optimal educational experience in each area of undergraduate and graduate study through innovative and comprehensive curricula and experiences. Students gain insights from lectures and workshops with world-renowned designers, collaborations with industry partners, and opportunities to participate in short-term study abroad programs and semester-long internships in the US and abroad.
Check out a selection of great student work:
- Illustration & Animation
- Industrial Design
- Photography
- Visual Communication (Graphic Design)
- Outside of class projects: Study Abroad, Workshops and Blitzes
The University of Kansas Department of Design is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Undergraduate Admissions
Fall 2020 Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Department of Design have been updated for applicants applying for admission for fall 2020. Please consult our website if you are applying for admission for fall 2020:
Incoming Freshmen: http://design.ku.edu/admission-requirements
Transfer Students: http://design.ku.edu/transfer
International Students: http://design.ku.edu/international-students
Current KU Students: http://design.ku.edu/current-ku-students
Students Seeking Readmission and Non-Degree Seeking Students: https://design.ku.edu/readmits-and-nondegree-seekers
Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 Admission Requirements
Incoming Freshmen
Students can complete the online University of Kansas application by going to admissions.ku.edu. This application serves as the application for admission to KU, admission to the Department of Design, and eligibility for scholarships.
Direct Admission
Please apply to KU by Nov. 1 to be considered for direct admission to the Department of Design. Students must be admissible to KU by assured admission and meet both of these academic requirements:
- 24+ ACT (1160+ SAT) and 3.4+ GPA on a 4.0-point scale
Deadlines
- Must apply by Nov. 1
Students who meet direct admission requirements do not submit a portfolio.
Admission by Review
Students who do not meet the direct admission criteria, or apply after Nov. 1, may be considered for admission by a review. Students must submit a portfolio and meet at least one of these academic requirements:
- 24+ ACT (1160+ SAT) or 3.0+ GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Submit portfolio
Deadlines
- Priority Deadline: Nov. 1
- Final Deadline: Feb. 1
Portfolios are not reviewed until after the deadlines. Decision letters are sent one month after the deadline.
Application Deadlines
- Nov. 1: Direct Admission, Priority Consideration for Admission by Review, and University Scholarships
- Feb. 1: Final Consideration for Admission by Review
Questions?
If you have any questions about your application to the Department of Design, please contact design@ku.edu.
Transfer Students
Complete the online application by going to admissions.ku.edu and selecting the School of Architecture and Design, then select your major. This application will serve as your application to KU, the Department of Design and University scholarships. In addition, students must submit a portfolio.
Requirements
- Must have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA from previous institutions, including KU
- Complete online application
- Submit official transcripts to the KU Office of Admissions
- Submit portfolio
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2019: Oct. 1
- Fall 2019: Feb. 1
Transferring credits to KU
Utilize KU's credit transfer tool to learn more about how your courses may transfer to KU. Please note transfer studio courses with a grade of C+ or lower will not be accepted by the Department of Design for credit. Transfer general education courses with a grade of D+ or lower will not be accepted by the Department of Design for credit.
Questions?
If you have any questions about your application to the Department of Design, please contact design@ku.edu.
International Students
International students should apply through the Office of International Recruitment and Undergraduate Admissions.
Requirements
- Total TOEFL iBT score of 70+ or Total IELTS score of 6.0+
- Must have at least a 3.0+ cumulative GPA on a 4.0-point scale
- Complete Online Application
- Submit Portfolio
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2019:
- Transfer, Current KU Students, or Readmits - Oct. 1
- Fall 2019:
- Incoming Freshmen - Deadline for Priority Consideration - Nov. 1
- Incoming Freshmen - Deadline for Final Consideration - Feb. 1
- Transfer, Current KU Students, or Readmits - Feb. 1
Questions?
If you have any questions about your application to the Department of Design please contact design@ku.edu.
Current KU Students
Students must fill out the Change of School form and select their major. This form will serve as your application to the Department of Design. In addition, students must submit a portfolio.
Requirements
- Must have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA from previous institutions, including KU
- Complete Change of School Form
- Submit Portfolio
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2019: Oct. 1
- Fall 2019: Feb. 1
Questions?
If you have any questions about your application to the Department of Design, please contact design@ku.edu.
Students Seeking Readmission and Non-Degree Seeking Students
If you've taken classes at KU before or wish to take a class that won't necessarily count toward a degree at KU, please follow these application instructions. If you have taken courses at another institution since attending KU, please follow the application process for transfer students.
Requirements
- Complete the appropriate application to KU online.
- Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Some applicants may be asked to submit a portfolio for consideration.
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2019: Oct. 1
- Fall 2019: Feb. 1
Questions?
If you have any questions about your application to the Department of Design please contact design@ku.edu.
Portfolio Requirement
If you are an incoming freshman and meet our direct admission criteria and apply by Nov. 1, you do not need to submit a portfolio. All other applicants must submit a portfolio to be considered for admission to the Department of Design.
Portfolios are submitted online through SlideRoom. Please select "Undergraduate Student - Portfolio Submission" from the directory. For technical support questions while submitting your online application, please contact support@slideroom.com.
The online portfolio submission includes the following requirements:
- Media: Please upload 10-15 images of your strongest creative works.
- Please title each piece.
- In the description, include the medium or software used, the size, date of completion, and a brief one to two sentence description.
- In the case of documented professional or group projects, applicants should indicate personal responsibilities.
- Your portfolio must include at least two mediums. Examples: sketches, drawings, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, 3-D pieces, logos, branding, publications/yearbook, posters or any art or design-related works.
- Displaying a variety of work is essential; use your strongest pieces and good judgment.
- Essay: Why are you interested in studying design, what have you done to prepare, and how do you hope to use your degree?
- To complete your application you must provide a response to the prompt.
- Please limit your response to 200-250 words.
Deadlines for Portfolio Submission
Please note that portfolio submissions are not reviewed until after the deadline. Decision letters are sent out approximately one month after the deadline.
- Spring 2019:
- Transfer, Current KU Students, or Readmits - Oct. 1
- Fall 2019:
- Incoming Freshmen - Deadline for Priority Consideration - Nov. 1
- Incoming Freshmen - Deadline for Final Consideration - Feb. 1
- Transfer, Current KU Students, or Readmits - Feb. 1
Questions?
If you have any questions about your application to the Department of Design please contact design@ku.edu.
For technical support questions while submitting your online application, please contact support@slideroom.com.
Design BFA Degree, Programs Offered
The Department of Design offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) in Design with concentrations in the following areas:
- Illustration & Animation
- Industrial Design
- Photography
- Visual Communication Design
Each of these concentrations is built upon a carefully-sequenced pathway of unique studio courses that constitutes a four-year track to graduation from the fall semester of the year of a student's admission. More information about the Design studio sequence is available at https://design.ku.edu/design-studio-sequencing.
Summaries of each of the concentrations of the Design BFA are listed below:
Illustration and Animation
The Illustration & Animation program prepares students to develop and refine methodologies in image-making while acquiring an effective use of visual language and problem solving skills. Technical skills and techniques, as well as a refined understanding of composition, color, and value are developed through the introduction and exploration of traditional and contemporary media. Business and legal issues of the industry are addressed that prepare students for numerous professional options that include print media, book publishing, motion graphics, entertainment, gallery installation, fashion, toys and games, and surface design.
Industrial Design
Graduates of KU’s Industrial Design program are particularly attractive to potential employers because of our well-rounded and rigorous curriculum. Our students find career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines including product design, furniture design, exhibit design, package design, human factors, design research and product planning. The variety of products and systems that fall within the potential scope of an industrial designer's work is extremely broad. Examples range from household appliances to aircraft interiors, furniture to major electronics equipment, transportation and vehicles, and myriad other product areas.
Photography
The Photography program at the University of Kansas is dedicated to evaluating and redefining the medium of photography. Through in-depth instruction, students develop a diverse technical skill set, becoming proficient in both analog and digital practices. The program encourages a strong work ethic, and places emphasis on visual literacy. Graduates of the Photography program at the University of Kansas leave with exceptional visual communication skills, fully prepared to successfully engage in a wide range of possible careers in lens‐based media.
Visual Communication Design
Visual Communication Designers shape the information that everybody sees, uses and experiences. The Visual Communication Design program at KU prepares students for current professional demands and provides students with the fundamental design thinking, making and process skills required to build a rewarding career and facilitate life-long learning. Career options for visual communication designers include a wide range of areas such as traditional print media, magazine and book design, corporate marketing communications, branding, packaging design, exhibition and environmental design, motion graphic design, website design, interface design and more.
General Degree Requirements
Total Hours Required for the Design BFA
In order to earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design degree, students must complete a total of at least 120 credit hours. At least 45 of those credit hours must be in "junior/senior-level courses," which are numbered 300 and above. At least 30 credit hours must be in residence to receive a degree from the department and KU.
Maximum Number of Applicable Activity Hours
Only three hours of activity and/or performance work (e.g. HSES 108 or BAND 210) will count toward the degree.
Maximum Accepted Age of Studio Transfer Credit
Transfer courses with course codes ADS, BDS, ILLU, INDD, PHTO, and VISC will not be accepted to fulfill requirements in the Studio & Professional Requirements component of the Design BFA if they are older than three calendar years from the semester to which the student is admitted to the Department of Design.
Remedial Courses
Remedial courses - those numbered below 100, such as MATH 2 - will not be counted toward the requirements of the Design BFA and may only serve only as prerequisites to other courses.
Minimum Grades of Foundation Studies and Major Studies Courses
Special minimum grades are required for each course in the Foundation Studies and Major Studies requirements of the Design BFA and are generally prerequisite to one another. These minimum grades are documented each course's catalog description as well as at https://design.ku.edu/minimum-grades.
First-Year Checkpoint and Second-Year Checkpoint & Full Review
First-Year Checkpoint
Beyond first-year studies, there are a maximum number of seats available for degree-seeking students each year. In order to arrive at an impartial means of entry to those seats, all first-year students majoring in Design are ranked according to their cumulative GPA. Enrollment for the second-year is completed during the spring advising and enrollment period (for the following fall term). In order to participate in the checkpoint, students must have completed BDS 101 and 103 (or their equivalents) with a grade of C or higher and be enrolled in (or have completed) spring-semester Foundation Studies courses unique to each concentration of Design at the time of spring advising and enrollment.
The maximum number of seats available for each concentration in Design is outlined below:
Illustration & Animation: 18 seats reserved for first-year students participating in the checkpoint, 2 seats reserved for transfer students admitted directly into second-year studios.
Industrial Design: 20 seats reserved for first-year students participating in the checkpoint, 2 seats reserved for transfer students admitted directly into second-year studios.
Photography: 18 seats reserved for first-year students participating in the checkpoint, 2 seats reserved for transfer students admitted directly into second-year studios.
Visual Communication Design: 36 seats reserved for first-year students participating in the checkpoint, 4 seats reserved for transfer students admitted directly into second-year studios.
Second-Year Fall Semester Checkpoint & Full Review
Any student who fails to earn the minimum required grades in their second-year Major Studies courses will be unable to continue into the spring-semester major studies courses required for their intended concentration in Design. Such a student would not have the option of repeating any coursework and would need to transfer to another major.
After completing second-year spring-semester Major Studies courses, students are required to participate in a portfolio review that is organized according to each student's concentration in the Design BFA, as outlined below:
Illustration & Animation:
- Students are required to participate in a portfolio review of all course content produced in both fall and spring semester Illustration & Animation courses. The Illustration & Animation faculty use this review to determine if a student's work is at a satisfactory level. Supplemental to the grade portion of the Portfolio Review, students are also evaluated on attendance, work habits, attitude and the ability to listen and learn from constructive criticism.
Industrial Design:
- The Portfolio Review is of all projects produced in both the fall and spring semesters in Industrial Design courses: INDD 212, INDD 284 and INDD 302. The Industrial Design faculty use this review to determine if the student's work is at an above satisfactory level. Supplemental to the grade portion of the Portfolio Review, students are also evaluated on attendance, work habits, attitude, and the ability to listen and learn from constructive criticism.
Photography:
- The primary component of the review is the submission of a photographic portfolio (10-15 images) of work made over the course of the previous year. Each portfolio is evaluated by a faculty committee upon the following criteria: originality, treatment of form and composition, engagement with subject matter and medium, quality of ideas, technical ability, and craftsmanship. In addition to their portfolio, students are also evaluated on attendance, work habits, professionalism, participation, and GPA.
Visual Communication Design:
- The Portfolio Review is of all projects produced in both the fall and spring semesters in Visual Communication Design courses. The Visual Communication Design faculty use this review to determine if the students’ work is at a satisfactory level. Supplemental to the grade portion of the Portfolio Review, students are also evaluated on attendance, work habits, attitude, and the ability to listen and learn from constructive criticism.
In addition to passing the Second-Year Full Review, students must earn or exceed the minimum required grades for their spring-semester Major Studies courses.
Students who fail to pass the Second-Year Full Review and/or fail to earn or exceed the minimum required grades for their spring-semester Major Studies courses do not have the option of repeating any Major Studies coursework and must transfer to another major.
Breadth of Study Requirements
Written & Oral Communication
At least 12 credit hours of courses in written and oral communication are required of all Design students, consisting of:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 105 | Honors Introduction to English | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Topics in Reading and Writing: _____ | ||
| Freshman-Sophomore Honors Proseminar: _____ | ||
| Introduction to Fiction | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | ||
| Introduction to the Drama | ||
| KU Core Goal GE22 (Oral Communication) | 3 | |
Students whose ACT/SAT/AP scores have exempted them from ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 will need to complete one or more additional General Elective courses in order to meet the minimum credit hour requirements of their degree. Students who earn credit for ENGL 101, 102, and/or 105 through AP or IB credit may be exempted from taking additional General Elective courses in some cases.
Students who are exempted from KU Core Goal GE22 will likewise need to complete an additional General Elective course in order to meet the minimum credit hour requirements of their degree.
Historical Context
At least 12 credit hours of historical context courses will be required of all Design students, consisting of the following for students in the Illustration & Animation, Industrial Design, and Visual Communication Design concentrations of the Design BFA:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 340 | History and Philosophy of Design | 3 |
| HA Elective Course See note below. | 3 | |
| and Option I or Option II | 6 | |
Option I | ||
| History of Western Art: Ancient Through Medieval | ||
| History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | ||
Option II (Honors Students Only) | ||
| History of Western Art : Ancient Through Medieval, Honors | ||
| History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary, Honors | ||
Note: A course to fulfill the HA Elective requirement can be any HA course except HA 100 and HA 300, which feature very similar material to HA 150/151 and HA 160/161.
Students in the Photography concentration of the Design BFA must complete the following instead:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HA 100 | Introduction to Western Art History | 3 |
| ADS 340 | History and Philosophy of Design | 3 |
| HA 380 | History of Photography | 3 |
| HA 567 | Contemporary Art (or HA 566) | 3 |
Social Responsibility & Ethics
All Design students must complete ADS 401 to fulfill KU Core Goal AE51 (Social Responsibility & Ethics).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 401 | The Victor Papanek Memorial Course on Design Ethics | 3 |
Other KU Core
All Design students must complete the KU Core. KU Core goals not otherwise fulfilled by courses required for the Written & Oral Communication requirement, Historical Context requirement, and Social Responsibility & Ethics requirement are listed below:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KU Core Goal GE12 (Quantitative Literacy) | 3 | |
| KU Core Goal GE3N (Natural Science) | 3 | |
| KU Core Goal GE3S (Social Science) | 3 | |
| KU Core Goal AE41 (Human Diversity) | 3 | |
| KU Core Goal AE61 (Integration & Creativity): Fulfilled by ILLU 535, INDD 580, PHTO 500, or VISC 530) | 3-4 | |
Please consult classes.ku.edu and an academic advisor to explore course options to fulfill these KU Core goals.
Students whose ACT/SAT/AP scores have exempted them any of these KU Core Goals will need to complete one or more additional General Elective courses in order to meet the minimum credit hour requirements of their degree. Students who earn credit for any of these KU Core goals through AP or IB credit may be exempted from taking additional General Elective courses in some cases.
Academic Concentration
All students in Design must complete at least 3 courses at the 300+ level in the same topic or subject area beyond the Departments of Design and Visual Art. Suggested courses and more information is available at http://design.ku.edu/academic-concentration-requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Concentration Course See note above. | 3 | |
| Academic Concentration Course See note above. | 3 | |
| Academic Concentration Course See note above. | 3 | |
General Electives
All students in Design must complete General Elective courses to meet the minimum total credit hours required for their degree. Students completing the Illustration & Animation, Industrial Design, and Visual Communication Design concentrations of the Design BFA must complete 6 credit hours of General Electives:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Elective Course See note above. | 3 | |
| General Elective Course See note above. | 3 | |
Students completing the Photography concentration of the Design BFA must instead complete 9 credit hours of General Electives:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Elective Course See note above. | 3 | |
| General Elective Course See note above. | 3 | |
| General Elective Course See note above. | 3 | |
Studio & Professional Requirements
The curriculum of the Design BFA centers on a carefully-sequenced pathway of studio courses and professional studies. This sequence is unique for each of the four concentrations of the Design BFA, and is outlined below:
Illustration & Animation
Foundation Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 101 | Design Thinking and Making | 3 |
| BDS 103 | Drawing for Design | 3 |
| ILLU 200 | Foundations in Image Making | 3 |
| VISC 200 | Foundations in Typography | 3 |
Major Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ILLU 205 | Drawing Media for Illustration | 3 |
| ILLU 315 | Introduction to Illustration | 3 |
| ILLU 405 | Drawing Media for Illustration II | 3 |
| ILLU 410 | Fundamentals of Animation | 4 |
| ILLU 415 | Illustration Concepts | 3 |
| ILLU 425 | Concept Art | 3 |
| ILLU 435 | Sequential and Narrative Illustration | 4 |
| ILLU 445 | Advanced Concept Art | 3 |
| ILLU 510 | Animation Will be 4 credit hours effective fall 2022. | 3 |
| ILLU 535 | Promotion and Marketing for Illustration Will be 3 credit hours effective fall 2022. | 4 |
| ILLU 545 | Promotion & Marketing for Illustration II | 4 |
Supplementary Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DRWG 213 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| PNTG 263 | Painting I | 3 |
| PHTO 200 | Foundations in Photography (or PHTO Elective) | 3 |
Professional Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 320 | Hallmark Symposium Series (Must be successfully taken 4 times.) | 4 |
| 6 credit hours from the options below: | ||
| Design Trends and Forecasting | ||
| Internship Credit | ||
| Study Abroad: _____ | ||
| Study Abroad Documentation | ||
| Topics in Design: _____ | ||
| Special Problems in Design | ||
| Letterpress | ||
| Digital Letterpress | ||
Studio Elective See note below. | ||
Note for the Professional Studies requirement of the Illustration & Animation concentration of the Design BFA: A Studio Elective can be any studio course in the Departments of Design, Architecture, or Visual Art at the 300+ level.
Industrial Design
Foundation Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 101 | Design Thinking and Making | 3 |
| BDS 103 | Drawing for Design | 3 |
| INDD 200 | Foundations in Industrial Design | 3 |
| INDD 212 | Drawing for Industrial Design I | 3 |
Major Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INDD 284 | Basic Industrial Design Studio | 3 |
| INDD 312 | Drawing for Industrial Design II | 3 |
| INDD 302 | Intermediate Industrial Design Studio | 3 |
| INDD 508 | Materials and Processes | 3 |
| INDD 446 | Advanced Industrial Design Studio | 3 |
| INDD 510 | Human Factors and Ergonomics | 3 |
| INDD 448 | Professional Industrial Design Studio Practices | 3 |
| INDD 555 | Portfolio | 3 |
| INDD 580 | Senior Industrial Design Studio Will be 4 credit hours effective fall 2022. | 3 |
| INDD 581 | Senior Industrial Design Studio II | 3 |
Supplementary Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 325 | Design Thinking & Research Methodologies | 3 |
| ADS 300 | Foundations in Interaction Design | 3 |
| VISC 200 | Foundations in Typography | 3 |
Professional Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 320 | Hallmark Symposium Series (or INDD 320 in exceptional circumstances. Must be taken 4 times.) | 4 |
| 9 credit hours from the options below: | ||
| Design Trends and Forecasting | ||
| Internship Credit | ||
| Study Abroad: _____ | ||
| Study Abroad Documentation | ||
| Topics in Design: _____ | ||
| Special Problems in Design | ||
| Problems in Industrial Design: _____ | ||
Studio Elective See note below. | ||
Note for the Professional Studies requirement of the Industrial Design concentration of the Design BFA: A Studio Elective can be any studio course in the Departments of Design, Architecture, or Visual Art at the 300+ level.
Photography
Foundation Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 101 | Design Thinking and Making | 3 |
| PHTO 101 | Fundamentals of Photography (or course for KU Core Goal GE3H. See note below.) | 3 |
| PHTO 200 | Foundations in Photography | 3 |
| PHTO 210 | Understanding Photographs | 3 |
Note regarding PHTO 101 requirement: Exemption from PHTO 101 only at the discretion of the Department of Design. Contact our advisor to learn more.
Major Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHTO 303 | Photography I | 4 |
| PHTO 304 | Photography II | 4 |
| PHTO 313 | Lighting Studio | 3 |
| PHTO 314 | The Moving Image | 3 |
| PHTO 315 | Experimental Processes | 3 |
| PHTO 316 | Professional Practices | 3 |
| PHTO 400 | Junior Seminar | 3 |
| PHTO 450 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| PHTO 500 | Portfolio and Thesis | 4 |
Supplementary Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VISC 200 | Foundations in Typography | 3 |
| Studio Elective See note below. | 3 | |
| Studio Elective See note below. | 3 | |
| Studio Elective See note below. | 3 | |
| Studio Elective See note below. | 3 | |
Note for the Supplementary Studies requirement of the Photography concentration of the Design BFA: Studio Elective options are outlined at http://design.ku.edu/studio-electives/photography.
Professional Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 320 | Hallmark Symposium Series (Must be taken 3 times.) | 3 |
| One of the following courses: | ||
| Design Trends and Forecasting | ||
| Internship Credit | ||
| Study Abroad Documentation | ||
Visual Communication Design
Foundation Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 101 | Design Thinking and Making | 3 |
| BDS 103 | Drawing for Design | 3 |
| VISC 200 | Foundations in Typography | 3 |
| ILLU 200 | Foundations in Image Making | 3 |
Major Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VISC 202 | Elements of Typography | 3 |
| VISC 204 | Principles of Visual Communication | 3 |
| VISC 302 | Typographic Systems | 3 |
| VISC 304 | Designing Understanding | 3 |
| VISC 402 | Designer as Author | 3 |
| VISC 520 | Designing for Change | 4 |
| VISC 530 | Portfolio Will be 4 credit hours effective fall 2022. | 3 |
Supplementary Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 325 | Design Thinking & Research Methodologies | 3 |
| ADS 300 | Foundations in Interaction Design | 3 |
Professional Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 320 | Hallmark Symposium Series (Must be successfully taken 4 times.) | 4 |
| 21 credit hours from the options below: | ||
| Design Trends and Forecasting | ||
| Internship Credit | ||
| Study Abroad: _____ | ||
| Study Abroad Documentation | ||
| Topics in Design: _____ | ||
| Special Problems in Design | ||
| Letterpress | ||
| Digital Letterpress | ||
| Publication and Editorial | ||
| Book Arts | ||
| Bookmaking | ||
Studio Elective See note below. | ||
Note for the Professional Studies requirement of the Visual Communication Design concentration of the Design BFA: A Studio Elective can be any studio course in the Departments of Design, Architecture, or Visual Art at the 300+ level.