The Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies is a flexible program that teaches students how to use design for communication and problem-solving. This degree allows students to explore other subjects they're interested in alongside design.In this program, students learn to create meaningful design work in different areas, such as branding, graphic design, illustration, animation, 3D design, and user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design.

Students can choose from various design courses to shape their education. They learn both the theory and practice of design, as well as its history and cultural impact. This degree prepares students for many different careers and helps them develop design skills that can be useful in other jobs. Students learn to think critically, be creative, and design responsibly in today's changing world. Graduates of this program understand how design works in society. They can use their skills to solve problems and communicate ideas effectively in many fields.

Degree Requirements (42 units)

Total units required for graduation: 120 units

(Program Code: DEST)

Lower-Division Requirements (24)
ART 1160	Introduction to Drawing and Life Drawing	3
DES 1100	Digital Applications Basics	3
DES 1103	Social History of Design	3
DES 1104	Design Theory in Context	3
DES 1110	Fundamental Design Principles	3
DES 1125	Design Thinking - Problem Solving & Critical Thinking in Visual Studies	3
DES 2005	Typography and Layout	3
DES 2600	Digital 3D and Time-Based Media	3
Upper-Division Requirements (18)
Eighteen units chosen from:		18
DES 3020	Branding and Brand Identity Design
DES 3130	Junior Design Topics
DES 3205	Web and Application Design
DES 3300	Digital Illustration
DES 3500	Business of Creativity
DES 3600	Digital Motion Graphics
DES 3650	Experimental Animation
DES 3615	Video Editing
DES 3700	Infographic and Data Visualization Design
DES 3715	User Interface and User Experience Design
DES 3800	Advanced Modeling
DES 3835	Character Design
DES 3840	3D Rigging
DES 4100	Design Center - Collaborative Project-Based Learning
DES 4015	Advertising and Promotion Design
DES 4130	Senior Design Topics
DES 4195	Design Portfolio
DES 4300	Application Programming for Designers
DES 4600	Advanced 2D Animation and Motion Graphics
DES 4625	Storyboarding
DES 4800	Physical Product Design
DES 4815	Interaction Design Futures
DES 4825	3D Animation
DES 4855	Real-Time Rendering
DES 5590	Design Internship
MKTG 3050	Marketing Principles
MKTG 3160	Research Methods
MKTG 4200	Marketing Communications
MKTG 5400	Digital Marketing