Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies
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.
Major Requirements: 42 units
Total units required for graduation: 120 units
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies
(Program Code: DEST)
Lower-Division Requirements (24) | ||
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 2405 | Application Programming for Designers | 3 |
DES 2600 | Digital 3D and Time-Based Media | 3 |
Upper-Division Requirements (18) | ||
Eighteen units chosen from: | 18 | |
Branding and Brand Identity Design | ||
Junior Design Topics | ||
Web and Application Design | ||
Digital Illustration | ||
Digital Motion Graphics | ||
Video Editing | ||
Infographic and Data Visualization Design | ||
Advanced Modeling | ||
Character Design | ||
Advertising and Promotion Design | ||
Senior Design Topics | ||
Virtual Reality | ||
Storyboarding | ||
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | ||
3D Animation | ||
Marketing Principles | ||
Consumer Behavior | ||
Integrated Marketing Communications | ||
Digital Marketing | ||
Total Units | 42 |