Curriculum: 2012–2013

BFA Communication Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded upon completion of 134 credits, as designated by the program. A maximum of 67 credits of undergraduate-level coursework can be transferred. Students must also maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements.

Prospective students seeking admission for fall 2013 or later should refer to the 2013–2014 curriculum.

First Year F S
PUDT 1100 Core Studio: Image 4 -
PUDT 1103 Core Lab: Image 2 -
PUDT 1200 Core Studio: Time - 4
PUDT 1202 Core Lab: Time - 2
PUDT 1203 Creative Computing - 3
Studio Electives
6 3
PLEN 1020 Critical Reading & Writing 1 3 -
PLEN 1021 Critical Reading & Writing 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
  18 18
Sophomore Year F S
PUCD 2025 Core Studio: Typography 4 -
PUCD 2026 Core Lab: Typography 2 -
PUDT 2100 Core Studio: Interaction - 4
PUDT 2101 Core Lab: Interaction - 2
Studio Electives
6 6
PLDS 2500 Intro to Design Studies: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 2501 Intro to Design Studies: Recitation 3 -
PLVS 2025 History of Graphic Design - 3
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  18 18
Junior Year F S
PUCD 3095 Topics Studio 6 -
PSAM 5550 Collaborative Studio/Current Elective - 3
Studio Electives
6 6
PLDS 3500 Global Issues in Design: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 3501 Global Issues in Design: Recitation 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective (3000 level)
- 3
Liberal Arts Electives
3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  18 15
Senior Year F S
PUCD 4205 Senior Thesis 1 6 -
PUCD 4210 Senior Thesis 2 - 6
PUCD 3901 Internship (fall or spring) 2 -
Studio Electives
3 6
Senior Seminar
3 -
Liberal Arts Electives
- 3
  14 15
TOTAL CREDITS 134

BA/BFA Communication Design Program

First Year F S
PUDT 1100 Core Studio: Image 4 -
PUDT 1103 Core Lab: Image 2 -
PUDT 1200 Core Studio: Time - 4
PUDT 1202 Core Lab: Time - 2
PUDT 1203 Creative Computing - 3
Studio Electives
6 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
LFYW 1000 Lang First Year Writing 4 -
LFYW 1500 Lang First Year Writing - 4
  19 19
Second Year F S
PUCD 2025 Core Studio: Typography 4 -
PUCD 2026 Core Lab: Typography 2 -
PUDT 2100 Core Studio: Interaction - 4
PUDT 2101 Core Lab: Interaction   2
Studio Electives
6 3
Lang Seminars 8 8
  20 17
Third Year F S
PSAM 5550 Collaborative Studio/Current Elective - 3
Studio Electives
3 6
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
3 -
Lang Seminars 12 10
  18 19
Fourth Year F S
PUCD 3095 Topics Studio 6 -
Studio Electives
- 9
Art History/Design Studies Elective (3000 level)
3 -
Lang Seminars 8 8
  17 17
Fifth Year F S
PUCD 4205 Senior Thesis 1 6  
PUCD 4210 Senior Thesis 2   6
Studio Electives
3 3
Lang Seminars 8 8
  17 17
TOTAL CREDITS 180

*The first year can be completed in the Foundation program or in the Design and Technology program, as indicated above.


Please note: Students are advised to refer to the current applicable program catalog for degree completion requirements and to confirm their progress in satisfying those requirements with their advisors.