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.