Category: Curriculum Chart

Fashion Design Studio Minor Requirements

FAD 101 Fashion Fundamentals: Apparel – 3 Credits

FAD 102 Fashion Fundamentals: Accessories- 3 Credits

FAD 204 Business Anthropology – 3 Credits

Choose Two Courses – 6 Credits

  • FAD 301 Tech Pack Design – 3 Credits
  • FAD 305 Fashion Trends – 3 Credits
  • FAD Elective – 3 Credits

Advertising & Communication Design Studio Minor Requirements

DGD 201 Communication Design For Non-Majors -3 Credits

DGD 124 Motion Essentials – 3 Credits

DGD 263 User Interface Design -3 Credits

DGD 211 Intro To Comm Design I – 3 Credits

Choose One Course – 3 Credits

  • DGD 251 Typography III
  • DGD 264 User Experience Design
  • DGD 224 Motion Narratives
  • DAD 266 App Happy
  • DAD 287 Media & Experience

2024-2025 Academic Minors

Undergraduate Minors – 15 Credits

Liberal Arts Minors

  • Art History
  • Art Therapy
  • Creative Entrepreneurship
  • Creative Writing
  • Critical Theory
  • Sustainability & Social Responsibility
  • Visual Culture

Studio Minors

  • Advertising & Communication Design
  • Advertising & Communication Design/UXD
  • Entertainment Arts
  • Fashion Design
  • Film
  • Footware Design
  • Illustration
  • Interior Design
  • Studio Art & Craft
  • Photography
  • Product Design
  • Product Design For EA & ILL Majors
  • Product Design For Transportation Majors
  • Transportation Design
  • Transportation Design- Automotive Clay Modeling
  • Transportation- Automotive Digital Modeling

Graduate Minors – 9.0 Credits

  • Sustainability & Design
  • Footware Design

Undergraduate (BFA) Program Information

The following is a sample of credit requirements for BFA programs. Refer to the Curriculum Chart for a desired major to view course outlines by semester. Foundation blocks are designed for intended majors. Required General Education and Open Elective credits vary by major.

Foundation Requirements Per Major

Advertising Design, Communication Design

Advertising Design, communication Design

DFN 1372D/3D Integrated Des. Studio
DFN 1384D Design Studio
DFN 139Color & Light Studies
DFN 142Performance Spaces
DFN 119Digital Techniques
Total Foundation Credits = 15.0

EA/Animation, EA/Concept Design, EA/Games & Illustration

DFN 1172D Design Principles
DFN 119Digital Techniques
DFN 101Drawing I: Rapid Concept
DFN 112Drawing II: Style and Skill
DFN 132Process and Making
Total Foundation Credits = 15.0

Fashion Accessories Design

DFN 103Drawing I: Materials & Methods
DFN 104Drawing II: Draw. as Studio Pract.
DFN 120Design Color & Context
DFN 1183D Design: Form & Space
DFN 119Digital Techniques
Total Foundation Credits = 15.0

Fashion Design

DFN 103Drawing I: Materials & Methods
DFN 104Drawing II: Draw. as Studio Pract.
DFN 120Design Color & Context
DFN 1183D Design: Form & Space
DFN 119Digital Techniques
Total Foundation Credits = 15.0

Film, Photography

DFN 1372D/3D Integrated Des. Studio
DFN 142Performance Spaces
DFN 139Color & Light Studies
DFN 119Digital Techniques
DFN 1384D Design Studio*
DFN 1163D Techniques*
Total Foundation Credits = 15.0
* Choose one of the indicated courses.

Interior Design

DFN 101Drawing I: Rapid Concept
DFN 112Drawing II: Style & Skill
DFN 1372D/3D Integrated Des. Studio
DFN 1384D Design Studio
DFN 139Color & Light Studies
DFN 142Performative Spaces
Total Foundation Credits = 18.0

Product Design

DFN 1183D Design: Form & Space
DFN 112Drawing II: Style & Skill
DFN 101Drawing I: Rapid Concept
DFN 132Process & Making
DFN 119Digital Techniques
Total Foundation Credits = 15.0

Studio Art and Craft

DFN 103Drawing I: Materials & Methods
DFN 104Drawing II: Draw. Studio Pract.
DFN 1163D Techniques
DFN 1213D Design Material & Methods
DFN 120Design Color & Context
DFN 119Digital Techniques
Total Foundation Credits = 18.0

Transportation Design

DFN 1172D Design Principles
DFN 1183D Design: Form & Space
DFN 101Drawing I: Rapid Concept
DFN 112Drawing II: Style & Skill
DFN 1163D Techniques
Total Foundation Credits = 15.0

Interdisciplinary Art & Design

DFN 119Digital Techniques
DFN 1163D Techniques

General Education Course Requirements For All CCS Majors

English

DEN 101Composition I*
DEN 102Composition II*
DHU 2002nd Year Humanities
Total Credits = 9.0
*Students placing out of DEN101 may substitute the requirement with General Education Elective credits and will maintain Composition II as required for all Undergraduate majors.

Art History & Visual Culture

DVC 101Material Culture
DAH 200/201/2022nd Year Art History
DAH/DVCArt History or Visual Culture Elect†
Total Credits = 9.0†
†Amount of DAH / DVC Elective varies by major= min 3 credits required.

Natural Science

DNS 200-400Natural Science
Total Credits = 3.0

General Education Electives

200-400 levelGeneral Education Elective
Total Credits = 6.0‡
‡Amount of General Education Electives varies widely by major. Minimum 6 credits required across all majors, up to 15. See advisor for details.

Major & Elective Credits

Major Credits (Studio, Lecture & Electives)

Varies by major department

Total Credits = 51 – 66‡
‡Amount of General Education Electives varies widely by major. Minimum 6 credits required across all majors, up to 15. See advisor for details.

Open Electives

Any 3.0 credit course, 100 level or higher

Total Credits = 3.0 – 12.0‡
‡Amount of General Education Electives varies widely by major. Minimum 6 credits required across all majors, up to 15. See advisor for details.

Catalog Year 24/25Total BFA Credits Required for CCS Majors 120-121
Credits towards a future program are not official until a major has been declared and credits are confirmed by the Academic Advising & Registration Office upon review of an official degree audit. Actual credits and/or courses required are based on requirements outlined on curriculum charts for the designated major.

Undeclared – One Semester

Foundation Program/Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program Overview

First Semester = 16 Credit Hours

*Actual Foundation courses confirmed in advising meeting

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN —Foundation Requirement 13*
DFN —Foundation Requirement 23*
DFN —Foundation Requirement 33*
DFN 150Discovering Your Practice3
DVC 100Material Culture3
*Students placing out of DEN101 may substitute the requirement with General Education Elective credits and will maintain Composition II as required for all Undergraduate majors.

Sample Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

**All courses based on major selection in first semester

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN —Foundation Requirement 43†
DFN —Foundation Requirement 53†
DFN —Foundation Requirement 63†‡
D– —Department Major Studio3†‡
D– —Department Major Studio3†
DEN 101Composition I3
†Amount of DAH / DVC Elective varies by major= min 3 credits required.
‡Choose one of the indicated courses.

Major Declaration required by 14th week of first semester!

Transportation Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 2024/2025

Freshman

First Semester

15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 101Drawing I: Rapid Concept3
DFN 1163D Techniques3
DFN 1172D Design Principles3*
DFN 1183D Design – Form & Space3*
DTR 125Freshman Transportation Design Studio I3
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3
*Choose one of the indicated courses

Second Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 112Drawing II: Style & Skill3
DFN 1172D Design Principles3*
DFN 1183D Design – Form & Space3*
DTR 126Freshman Transportation Design Studio II3
DTR 113Visual Communication I3
DEN 101Composition I3
*Choose one of the indicated courses

Sophomore

Third Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DTR 201Visual Communication II3
DTR 221Design Theory I3
DTR 231Digital Modeling I3
DTR 232Sophomore Transportation Design Studio3
DEN 102Composition II3

Fourth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DTR 202Visual Communication III3
DTR 222Design Theory II: Mobility3
DTR 233Sophomore Transportation Design Studio3
DTR 241Digital Modeling II3
DTR 257Human Factors3

Junior

Fifth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DTR 331Junior Interior Design Studio3†
DTR 333Junior Exterior Design Studio3†
DTR 335Junior Mobility Design Studio3†
DTR 337Junior Vehicle Design Studio3†
DTR 302Visual Communication IV3
DTR 362Digital Modeling III3
DTR 304Portfolio & Presentation Design3
DTR 305Vehicle Systems and Packaging3
†Placed by department.

Sixth Semester

16.5 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DTR 332Junior Interior Design Studio3†
DTR 334Junior Exterior Design Studio3†
DTR 336Junior Mobility Design Studio3†
DTR 338Junior Vehicle Design Studio3†
DTR 371Materials & Manufacturing Processes3
DTR 303Visual Communication V1.5
DTR 461Digital Modeling IV3
DAH 241History of Modern Design3
DAH 200Western Art History/Visual Culture3*
DAH 201Visual Narration: Africa3*
DAH 202Visual Narration: Asia3*
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
†Placed by department.

Senior

Seventh Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DTR 431Senior Interior Design Studio3†
DTR 433Senior Exterior Design Studio3†
DTR 435Senior Mobility Design Studio3†
DTR 437Senior Vehicle Design Studio3†
DTR —Visual Communication VI1.5
DAH 200-400Art History Elective3*‡
DVC 200-400Visual Culture Elective3*‡
D— 200-400General Education Elective3
D— 100-400Open Elective3
*Choose one of the listed courses in this row.
†Placed by department.
‡DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher

Eighth Semester

15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DTR 432Senior Interior Design Studio3†
DTR 434Senior Exterior Design Studio3†
DTR 436Senior Mobility Design Studio3†
DTR 438Senior Vehicle Design Studio3†
DNS 200-400Natural Science3
D— 200-400General Education Elective3
D— 200-400General Education Elective3
DHU —Humanities Course3
†Placed by department.

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits 120/121

*International students that require ELS-101 (4.0 cr); Total Credits = 121/122

First Year Experience=1; Foundations=15; Major=69; Gen Ed=33; Open Elective=3

General Education Electives – Successfully complete any 200-400 level (non-required) Liberal Arts course, from subjects: DAH-Art History, DAS-Academic Studies, DEN-English, DHS-History, DLE-Liberal Elective, DNS-Natural Science DSS-Social Science, DPL-Philosophy, etc), DVC-Visual Culture.

Open Electives – Successfully complete any (3.0 credit) 100-400 level (non-required) course from an Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).

This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.

Transportation Design Faculty

Hojoon Kang
BS, Art Center College of Design

Paul Snyder
MFA, New York Academy
BFA, College for Creative Studies

Cleber Vieira
BFA, MacKenzie University
BFA, Instituto Europeo di Design

Jason White
BFA, College for Creative Studies