2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Academic Programs & Courses

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • M.F.A. – User Experience Design

    Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 60-61

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 601 *Graduate Communication1
    IXD 601UX Design Studio I3
    IXD 605User Interface Design I3
    IXD 606UX Research3
    DGR 635Design Thinking3
    DGR 613Graduate Seminar3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    IXD 602UX Design Studio II3
    IXD 608User Interface Design II3
    IXD 636Artificial Intelligence3
    DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
    IXD 625Sound Design for Interaction3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 711Thesis Project I6
    IXD 701UX Design Studio III3
    GRD 720Business Model Generation3
    IXD 715Extended Realty Design3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    DGR 712Thesis Project II6
    IXD 702UX Design Studio IV3
    DGR 644Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y3
    — —Elective3

    Additional Information

    Elective

    Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    * Can take in alternate semesters, based on availability.

  • M.P.S. – User Experience Design (Online)

    Master of Professional Studies Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total Credits 30

    Semester One (Fall)

    Session 1 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXDOL 604User Research Methods (DL)4

    Session 2 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXDOL 605Interface Design (DL)4

    Semester Two (Winter)

    Session 3 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXDOL 610UX Design: Smart Mobility (DL)4

    Session 4 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXDOL 620Accessibility & User Testing (DL)4

    Semester Three (Summer)

    Session 5 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXDOL 624Data Driven Design (DL)4

    Semester Four (Fall)

    Session 6 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQIXDOL 628UX Design: Extended Reality (DL)4

    Session 7 (7 weeks) = 3 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQDGROL 650Final Project I (DL)3

    Semester Five (Winter)

    Session 8 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours

    EarnedCourse #Course TitleCredits
    REQDGROL 651Final Project II (DL)3

    Additional Information

    Elective

    Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.

    GPA Requirement

    Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.

    Footnotes

    REQ Must be taken in listed semester.

    (DL) distance learning course (online only).

  • Photography

    Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Standard 4 Year Pathway (full-time status)

    Total Credits 120-122

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience *1
      DFN-119 Digital Techniques3
      DFN-120 Design Color & Context3
      DFN-137 2D & 3D Integrated Design3
      DPH-151 Darkroom Photography3
      AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture (CR)3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
    Choose one:
      DFN-116 3D Tech
      DFN-138 4D Design Studio    		3
      DFN-142 Performative Spaces3
      DPH-155 Digital Photographic Methods3
      AHV-213 History of Photography (MR)3
      WRT-101 Composition I (CR) †3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPH-209 Digital Photographic Methods II3
      DPH-211 Lighting I3
      DPH-214 Color & Output3
      WRT-102 Composition II (CR)3
    Choose one:
      AHV-203 Global Art History I (CR)
      AHV-204 Global Art History II (CR)    		3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPH-210 Photographic Concepts3
      DPH-251 Lighting II3
      DPH-254 The Photobook3
      AHV-210 Concept & Methods of Visual Culture (CR)3
      General Education Elective 200-4003

    Third Year

    Fifth Semester = 16.5 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPH-311 Advanced Commercial Practices3
      DPH-353 Experimental Forms3
      Photography Major Elective3
      Humanities: Choose from approved list (CE)3
      General Education Elective 200-4003

    Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPH-313 Junior Project3
      DPH-351 Art & Commerce3
      DPH-358 Advanced Digital Media3
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      Science Elective 200-400 (CE)3

    Fourth Year

    Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPH-411 Photography Thesis Project I3
      Photography Major Elective3
      Photography Major Elective3
      AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course (CE)3
      Open Elective3

    Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPH-451 Photography Thesis Project II3
      Photography Major Elective3
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      Open Elective3

    Additional ”Program & Credit Requirement Details” attached; includes ”approved course lists” and ”recommended courses (RC)” for any requirements with noted selections. Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.

    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.

    Program & Credit Requirement Details

    Degree RequirementsTotal credits requiredRequirement Details
      First Year Experience1.0SLP-007 is waived for eligible transfer students with 12.0 (or more) college.
      Foundations15.0Required for all majors. Successfully complete listed DFN Foundation courses for enrolled major; requirements may vary per major.
      General Education42.0Liberal Arts courses required for all undergraduate majors; total credits may vary per program.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Requirements (CR)12.0Successfully complete WRT & AHV core general education prerequisites requirements (Composition pathways may vary based on completed assessments, test scores or transfer credits).
      General Education MAJOR Requirements (MJ)6.0Successfully complete major specific Liberal Arts. Requirements vary per major.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Electives (CE)9.0Successfully complete core general education electives required for all UG majors (Science, Humanities, Art History & Visual Culture) as outlined on 4 year pathway/degree requirements:
    3.0 cr. Science: Successfully complete one course from the SCI subject; 200-400 level
    3.0 cr. Humanities Option: Successfully complete one of the following approved courses: LIT 239, LIT 203, DHS 201, DSS 215, DSS 240 or DPL 201
    3.0 cr. Art History & Visual Culture: Successfully complete course from AHV subject, 200-400 level
      General Education Electives15.0Successfully complete any non-required 200-400 level Liberal Arts course from subject codes: AHV, BUS, DHS, DPL, DSS, SCI, WRT, LIT
    (Total Gen.Ed Elective credits vary per major).
      Major §57.0Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus.
      Major Courses §45.0Successfully complete listed DPH courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites)
      Major Electives12.0Non-required major courses with subject code DPH are considered major electives; exceptions require approval.
      Open Electives6.0Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
    Total Program Credits121.0Total credits required 120 – 122 ‡
    Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0

    Footnotes

    * ELS 101 Composition I for Multilingual Students 4.0 cr.
    † WRT 101/102 Self Placement Survey available.
    ‡ Based on SLP 007 (1.0 cr.) and ELS 101 (4.0 cr.)§ Remaining Major course sequence impacts timeline to degree completion.

  • Post Degree Teaching Certification Program Requirements

    Admission Policy

    This program is geared toward students who have previously obtained their BFA in a studio major and wish to pursue Michigan K-12 teaching certification in the Visual Arts. Post-degree students at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) are considered Teaching Certification (TC) candidates. To be considered for admission, students must complete the following:

    1. Fill out the free online application for Post Degree Teacher Certification at www.ccsdetroit.edu by selecting the “Apply” button in the upper right corner.
      • Note- Graduates of CCS, a designated member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) consortium, need only complete step 1.
    2. Submit transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended to Admissions. Cumulative GPA from the student’s combined undergraduate studies experience (if multiple institutions attended) must be minimum 2.7
    3. Applicants to the TC program who completed their undergraduate studies outside of the (AICAD) consortium must submit a portfolio of work examples to slideroom for review and approval. Check here to see if your previous institution is an AICAD school.

    Once Accepted

    Upon admission to the TC program at CCS, the Chair of the Art Education Department will review the student’s transcripts for previously earned courses that meet the Michigan State entry level teaching and Visual Arts Education (LQ) endorsement standards. These required standards include successful completion of college-level courses in the following areas:

    • Social Science (two courses totaling 6 credit hours)
    • English (three courses totaling 9 credit hours)
    • Art History (four courses totaling 12 credit hours).
      • Requirements for Art history may be met by courses in aesthetics and/or art criticism. Of the 12 credits, a maximum of 6 credit hours may be applied from these alternate courses. Approval of aesthetics or art criticism for TC candidates will be determined by the Chair of the Art Education Department. Course descriptions or syllabi may be required for review and approval.

    Additionally, course work must include successful completion of 26 hours of studio art or design, including:

    • 18 credit hours of Foundations and Studio Art
    • A minimum of 8 credit hours of advanced level art courses (300 level or above) in one studio area.

    Application of course credit toward a TC Candidate’s program requirements is determined by grade and, for students who require a portfolio for admission (see item ‘3’ in admissions policy), a demonstrable proficiency in the skills, techniques, and outcomes in studio (i.e. visual arts) courses. Approval of studio coursework is at the discretion of the Chair of the Art Education Department.

    • Candidates who are unable to provide evidence of proficiency in studio course[s] may be required to successfully complete the designated equivalent course[s] at CCS

    Once a new TC candidate has met the Art Education Department Chair, received their Plan of Work and wishes to proceed with registration, a $250 enrollment fee will be required to proceed with registration. Details on options for making this payment, along with a checklist of next steps, will be sent to admitted students in their Acceptance Package.

    Completion of Program

    To obtain their Visual Arts Education (LQ) teaching endorsement TC program candidates must:

    • Complete the Plan of Work as outlined by the Chair of the Art Education department, including 27 credits outlined in the CCS Art Education TC curriculum (see next page for general curriculum outline)
    • Complete 115 hours of Field Service and 20 hours of Service Learning project with Community Focus
    • Complete all Compliance Forms and register for a student MEA/AEM Membership (for student teaching). Upon successful completion of all Compliance forms/membership, Art Education course requirements and Field/Service Learning hours, students are eligible to apply for CCS graduation and receive a Diploma to verify completion of the CCS Art Education program requirements. Note: All students must satisfy the additional listed requirements and/or tests before official recommendations are provided for Teacher Certification.
    • Take and pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Visual Arts Education Test (095) to receive LQ endorsement
    • Optional: Submit SAT, ACT, PRE, or MME test showing proficiency in reading, writing, and math
    • Optional: Adult and Child CPR/First Aid Certification

    Curriculum Outline for Post-Degree Teaching Certification Program

    Most students can complete the CCS Post Degree Teaching Certification program in three or four semesters depending on the number of undergraduate or studio courses required.

    Course NumberCourse NameCreditsField Experience Hours
    DAE 200Education Foundations: History & Philosophy of Education315 General Ed Focus
    DAE 250Human Development, Creativity & Visual Learning310 Special Ed Focus
    DAE 315Elementary Art Teaching: Methods, Materials & Content Area Literacy330 k-5 Art Classroom
    DAE 405Secondary Art Teaching: Methods, Materials & Content Area Literacy330 6-12 Art Classroom
    DAE 407Reading and Language Arts Methods & Technology310 K-6 Reading Tutors
    Service Learning Project in a supervised setting20 Community Focus
    MEA/AEM Membership, Compliance Forms, and optional Adult and Child CPR & First Aid Training,
    Final Semester
    DAE 510Directed Teaching10
    DAE 520Professional Seminar2
    Pass the MTTC (LQ 095) Visual Arts Education exam for an LQ endorsement
    Total Credits27115 Total Field
    Experience Hours

    Contact Information

    Amy Ruopp (Chair, Art Education Department)
    aruopp@ccsdetroit.edu
    313-664-7484

    Nylise Vau (Art Education Program Manager)
    nviau@ccsdetroit.edu
    313-664-7419

    Amber Thomas(Director of Transfer and Academic Partnerships)
    ambert@ccsdetroit.edu
    313-664-7422

    Heather Barnhart (Academic Advisor for Art Education)
    hbarnhart@ccsdetroit.edu
    313-664-7832

    Matthew Catanese (Financial Aid Director)
    mcatanese@ccsdetroit.edu
    313-664-7497

  • Product Design

    Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Standard 4 Year Pathway (full-time status)

    Total Credits 120-122

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience *1
      DFN-101 Drawing I: Rapid Concepts3
      DFN-118 3D Design – Forms & Space3
      DFN-132 Process & Making3
      DPR-125 Introduction to Product Design3
      AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture (CR)3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DFN-112 Drawing II: Style & Skill3
      DFN-119 Digital Techniques3
      DPR-126 Product Design I3
      DPR-161 3D Modeling & Rendering I3
      WRT-101 Composition I † (CR)3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPR-205 Information Design: 2D Layout3
      DPR-213 Visual Communication for Product Designers3
      DPR-225 Product Design II3
      WRT-102 Composition II (CR)3
      AHV-241 History of Modern Design (MR)3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPR-214 Advanced Visual Communication3
      DPR-220 Design Research3
      DPR-226 Product Design III3
      DPR-270 Sustainable Design Strategies3
      Choose one: AHV-203 or AHV-204 Global Art History I/II (CR)3

    Third Year

    Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPR-325 Advanced Product Design I3
      DPR-333 Presentation Techniques3
      DPR-361 3D Modeling & Rendering II3
      DPR-371 Materials & Processes3
      Open Elective3

    Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPR-326 Advanced Product Design II3
      DPR-357 Human Factors3
      Science Elective 200-400 (CE)3
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      Open Elective3

    Fourth Year

    Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPR-425 Professional Development Studio I3
      Product Design Major Elective3
      BUS-213 Business Practices (CE)3
      Humanities: Choose from approved list (CE)3
      General Education Elective 200-4003

    Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DPR-426 Professional Development Studio II3
      Product Design Major Elective3
      AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course (CE)3
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      General Education Elective 200-4003

    Additional ”Program & Credit Requirement Details” attached; includes ”approved course lists” and ”recommended courses (RC)” for any requirements with noted selections. Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.

    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.

    Program & Credit Requirement Details

    Degree RequirementsTotal credits requiredRequirement Details
      First Year Experience1.0SLP-007 is waived for eligible transfer students with 12.0 (or more) college.
      Foundations15.0Required for all majors. Successfully complete listed DFN Foundation courses for enrolled major; requirements may vary per major.
      General Education39.0Liberal Arts courses required for all undergraduate majors; total credits may vary per program.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Requirements (CR)12.0Successfully complete WRT & AHV core general education prerequisites requirements (Composition pathways may vary based on completed assessments, test scores or transfer credits).
      General Education MAJOR Requirements (MR)6.0Successfully complete major specific Liberal Arts. Requirements vary per major.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Electives (CE)9.0Successfully complete core general education electives required for all UG majors (Science, Humanities, Art History & Visual Culture) as outlined on 4 year pathway/degree requirements:
    3.0 cr. Science: Successfully complete one course from the SCI subject; 200-400 level
    3.0 cr. Humanities Option: Successfully complete one of the following approved courses: LIT 239, LIT 203, DHS 201, DSS 215, DSS 240 or DPL 201
    3.0 cr. Art History & Visual Culture: Successfully complete course from AHV subject, 200-400 level
      General Education Electives12.0Successfully complete any non-required 200-400 level Liberal Arts course from subject codes: AHV, BUS, DHS, DPL, DSS, SCI, WRT, LIT
    (Total Gen.Ed Elective credits vary per major).
      Major §60.0Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus.
      Major Courses §54.0Successfully complete listed DPR courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites)
      Major Electives6.0Non-required major courses with subject code DPR are considered major electives; exceptions require approval.
      Open Electives6.0Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
    Total Program Credits121.0Total credits required 120 – 122 ‡
    Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0

    Footnotes

    * ELS 101 Composition I for Multilingual Students 4.0 cr.
    † WRT 101/102 Self Placement Survey available.
    ‡ Based on SLP 007 (1.0 cr.) and ELS 101 (4.0 cr.)
    § Remaining Major course sequence impacts timeline to degree completion.

  • Studio Art & Craft

    Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Standard 4 Year Pathway (full-time status)

    Total Credits 120-122

    First Year

    First Semester = 16 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience *1
      DFN-103 Drawing I: Materials & Methods3
      DFN-116 3D Techniques3
      DFN-118 3D Design-Forms & Space3
      SAC-105 Survey & Methods I3
      AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture (CR)3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DFN-104 Drawing II: Drawing as Studio Practice3
      DFN-119 Digital Techniques3
     DFN-120 Design Color & Context3
      SAC-106 Survey and Methods II3
      WRT-101 Composition I (CR) †3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SAC-205 Sophomore Seminar3
      Sophomore SAC Studio (from approved course list)3
      Sophomore SAC Studio (from approved course list)3
      WRT-102 Composition II (CR)3
      Choose one: AHV-203 or AHV-204 Global Art History I/II (CR)3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
    Choose one course:
      DDG-103 Rapid Prototyping for Studio Arts
      DDG-253 Time & Digital Media    		3
      Sophomore SAC Studio (from approved course list)3
      Sophomore SAC Studio (from approved course list)3
      AHV-218 Contemporary Art (MR)3
      Humanities (choose from approved list) (CE)3

    Third Year

    Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SAC-380 Junior Studio I3
      SAC Major Elective (see approved list)3
      SAC Major Elective (see approved list)3
      General Education Elective 200-400 (CR)3
      General Education Elective 200-400 (CR)3

    Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SAC-381 Junior Studio II3
      SAC-303 Professional Pract for Artist3
      SAC Major Elective (see approved list)3
      SAC Major Elective (see approved list)3
      Science Elective 200-400 (CE)3

    Fourth Year

    Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SAC-450 Senior Studio I3
      SAC-400 Senior Seminar3
      SAC Major Elective (see approved list)3
      AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course (CE)3
      Open Elective3

    Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SAC-451 Senior Studio II3
      SAC Major Elective (see approved list)3
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      Open Elective3

    Additional ”Program & Credit Requirement Details” attached; includes ”approved course lists” and ”recommended courses (RC)” for any requirements with noted selections. Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.

    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.

    Program & Credit Requirement Details

    Degree RequirementsTotal credits requiredRequirement Details
      First Year Experience1.0SLP-007 is waived for eligible transfer students with 12.0 (or more) college.
      Foundations18.0Required for all majors. Successfully complete listed DFN Foundation courses for enrolled major; requirements may vary per major.
    (TR) = Additional transfer consideration for DFN-138 & DFN-142, based on review of CDS majors.
      General Education36.0Liberal Arts courses required for all undergraduate majors; total credits may vary per program.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Requirements (CR)12.0Successfully complete WRT & AHV core general education prerequisites requirements (Composition pathways may vary based on completed assessments, test scores or transfer credits).
      General Education MAJOR Requirements (MJ)3.0Successfully complete major specific Liberal Arts. Requirements vary per major.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Electives (CE)9.0Successfully complete core general education electives required for all UG majors (Science, Humanities, Art History & Visual Culture) as outlined on 4 year pathway/degree requirements:
    3.0 cr. Science: Successfully complete one course from the SCI subject; 200-400 level
    3.0 cr. Humanities Option: Successfully complete one of the following approved courses: LIT 239, LIT 203, DHS 201, DSS 215, DSS 240 or DPL 201
    3.0 cr. Art History & Visual Culture: Successfully complete course from AHV subject, 200-400 level
      General Education Electives12.0Successfully complete any non-required 200-400 level Liberal Arts course from subject codes: AHV, BUS, DHS, DPL, DSS, SCI, WRT, LIT
    (Total Gen.Ed Elective credits vary per major).

    (RC) Recommended course towards General Education Elective credits: BUS 213 Business Practices
      Major §60.0Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus.
      Major Courses §42.0Successfully complete listed SAC courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites).
      Major Electives18.0Successfully complete any (non-required) course within the below Studio Art & Craft subject areas to satisfy SAC MAJOR ELECTIVE credits. Must select courses that do not already apply towards other degree program credits:
    Additional courses approved to fulfill Animation Major Electives
    DCE (SAC Ceramics)
    DDG (SAC Digital Media)
    DFA (SAC Painting & Drawing)
    DFD (SAC Textile & Fibers)
    DGL (SAC Glass)
    DME (SAC Metal/Jewelry)
    DPM (SAC Printmaking)
    DSC (SAC Sculpture)
      Open Electives6.0Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
    Total Program Credits121.0Total credits required 120 – 122 ‡
    Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0

    Footnotes

    * ELS 101 Composition I for Multilingual Students 4.0 cr.
    † WRT 101/102 Self Placement Survey available.
    ‡ Based on SLP 007 (1.0 cr.) and ELS 101 (4.0 cr.)§ Remaining Major course sequence impacts timeline to degree completion.

  • Transportation Design

    Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Standard 4 Year Pathway (full-time status)

    Total Credits 120-122

    First Year

    First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience *1
      DFN-101 Drawing I: Rapid Concepts3
      DFN-116 3D Techniques3
      DFN-117 2D Design Principles3
      DTR-125 Freshman Transportation Design Studio I3
      AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture (CR)3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DFN-112 Drawing II: Style & Skill3
      DFN-118 3D Design-Forms & Space3
      DTR-126 Freshman Transportation Design Studio II3
      DTR-113 Visual Communication I3
      WRT-101 Composition I † (CR)3

    Second Year

    Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DTR-201 Visual Communication II3
      DTR-221 Design Theory I3
      DTR-231 Digital Modeling I3
      DTR-232 Sophomore Transportation Design Studio3
      WRT-102 Composition II (CR)3

    Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

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

    Third Year

    Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
    Based on department placement:
      DTR-331 Junior Interior Design Studio
      DTR-333 Junior Exterior Design Studio
      DTR-335 Junior Mobility Design Studio
      DTR-337 Junior Vehicles Design Studio    		3
      DTR-302 Visual Communication IV3
      DTR-304 Portfolio and Presentation Design3
      DTR-305 Vehicle Systems and Packaging3
      DTR-362 Digital Modeling III3

    Sixth Semester = 16.5 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
    Based on department placement:
      DTR-332 Junior Interior Design Studio II
      DTR-334 Junior Exterior Design Studio II
      DTR-336 Junior Mobility Design Studio II
      DTR-338 Junior Vehicles Design Studio II    		3
      DTR-371 Materials and Manufacturing Processes3
     DTR-303 Visual Communication V1.5
     DTR-461 Digital Modeling IV3
      AHV-241 History of Modern Design (MR)3
      Choose one: AHV-203 or AHV-204 Global Art History I/II (CR)3

    Fourth Year

    Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
    Based on department placement:
      DTR-431 Senior Interior Design Studio
      DTR-433 Senior Exterior Design Studio
      DTR-435 Senior Mobility Design Studio
      DTR-437 Senior Vehicles Design Studio    		3
      DTR-403 Visual Communication VI3
      Product Design Major Elective3
      AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course (CE)3
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      Open Elective3

    Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
    Based on department placement:
      DTR-432 Senior Interior Design Studio II
      DTR-434 Senior Exterior Design Studio II
      DTR-436 Senior Mobility Design Studio II
      DTR-438 Senior Vehicles Design Studio II    		3
      Humanities: Choose from approved list (CE)3
      Science Elective 200-400 (CE)3
      General Education Elective 200-4003
      General Education Elective 200-4003

    Additional ”Program & Credit Requirement Details” attached; includes ”approved course lists” and ”recommended courses (RC)” for any requirements with noted selections. Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.

    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.

    Program & Credit Requirement Details

    Degree RequirementsTotal credits requiredRequirement Details
      First Year Experience1.0SLP-007 is waived for eligible transfer students with 12.0 (or more) college.
      Foundations15.0Required for all majors. Successfully complete listed DFN Foundation courses for enrolled major; requirements may vary per major.
      General Education33.0Liberal Arts courses required for all undergraduate majors; total credits may vary per program.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Requirements (CR)12.0Successfully complete WRT & AHV core general education prerequisites requirements (Composition pathways may vary based on completed assessments, test scores or transfer credits).
      General Education MAJOR Requirements (MR)3.0Successfully complete major specific Liberal Arts. Requirements vary per major.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Electives (CE)9.0Successfully complete core general education electives required for all UG majors (Science, Humanities, Art History & Visual Culture) as outlined on 4 year pathway/degree requirements:
    3.0 cr. Science: Successfully complete one course from the SCI subject; 200-400 level
    3.0 cr. Humanities Option: Successfully complete one of the following approved courses: LIT 239, LIT 203, DHS 201, DSS 215, DSS 240 or DPL 201
    3.0 cr. Art History & Visual Culture: Successfully complete course from AHV subject, 200-400 level
      General Education Electives9.0Successfully complete any non-required 200-400 level Liberal Arts course from subject codes: AHV, BUS, DHS, DPL, DSS, SCI, WRT, LIT
    (Total Gen.Ed Elective credits vary per major).
      Major §69.0Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus.
      Major Courses §69.0Successfully complete listed DTR courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites)
      Major Electives0.0Non-required major courses with subject code DTR are considered major electives; exceptions require approval.
      Open Electives3.0Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
    Total Program Credits121.0Total credits required 120 – 122 ‡
    Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0

    Footnotes

    * ELS 101 Composition I for Multilingual Students 4.0 cr.
    † WRT 101/102 Self Placement Survey available.
    ‡ Based on SLP 007 (1.0 cr.) and ELS 101 (4.0 cr.)
    § Remaining Major course sequence impacts timeline to degree completion.

  • Undeclared

    Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

    Catalog Year 26/27

    Total BFA Credits Required for CCS Majors 120-122 ††

    Total Credits 120-122

    First Year

    First Semester = 16 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience *1
      DFN Foundation Course3
      DFN Foundation Course3
      DFN Foundation Course3
      DFN-150 Discovering Your Practice3
      AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture (CR)3

    Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

    Course RequirementCredits
      DFN Foundation Course 3
      DFN Foundation Course 3
      DFN Foundation Course or Major Course (TBD) 3
      Major Course (TBD) 3
      WRT-101 Composition I † (CR)3

    Major Declaration required by 14th week of first semester!

    UNDERGRADUATE (BFA) PROGRAM INFORMATION

    Program & Credit Requirement Details (actual credits based on selected major)

    The following is a sample of credit requirements for BFA programs. Refer to the Curriculum/Program Guide 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 (and may differ for students declaring Art Education; see Major/Art Ed Curriculum Charts).

    Additional ”Program & Credit Requirement Details” attached; includes ”approved course lists” and ”recommended courses (RC)” for any requirements with noted selections. Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.

    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.

    Program & Credit Requirement Details

    Degree RequirementsTotal credits requiredRequirement Details
      First Year Experience1.0SLP-007 is waived for eligible transfer students with 12.0 (or more) college.
      Foundations15.0 – 18.0Required for all majors. Successfully complete listed DFN Foundation courses for enrolled major; requirements may vary per major.
    COMMUNICATION DESIGN + STRATEGY, FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY – 15.0 CR.
    DFN-119 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES
    DFN-120 DESIGN COLOR & CONTEXT
    DFN-137 2D & 3D INTEGRATED DESIGN STUDIO
    DFN-138 4D DESIGN STUDIO **
    DFN-142 PERFORMATIVE SPACES

    ENTERTAINMENT ARTS (ANIMATION, CONCEPT DESIGN, GAME) & ILLUSTRATION – 15.0 CR.
    DFN-101 DRAWING I: RAPID CONCEPTS
    DFN-112 DRAWING II: STYLE & SKILL
    DFN-132 PROCESS & MAKING
    DFN-117 2D DESIGN PRINCIPLES
    DFN-119 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

    FASHION ACCESSORIES DESIGN – 15.0 CR.
    DFN-103 DRAWING I: MATERIALS & METHODS
    DFN-104 DRAWING II: DRAW. AS STUDIO PRACTICE 
    DFN-118 3D DESIGN-FORMS & SPACE
    DFN-120 DESIGN COLOR & CONTEXT
    DFN-119 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

    FASHION DESIGN – 15.0 CR.
    DFN-103 DRAWING I: MATERIALS & METHODS
    DFN-104 DRAWING II: DRAW. AS STUDIO PRACTICE 
    DFN-121 3D DESIGN: MATERIAL & METHODS
    DFN-120 DESIGN COLOR & CONTEXT
    DFN-119 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

    INTERDISCIPLINARY ART & DESIGN – 15.0 CR.
    DFN FOUNDATION REQUIREMENT 1 (SELECT)
    DFN FOUNDATION REQUIREMENT 2 (SELECT)
    DFN FOUNDATION REQUIREMENT 3 (SELECT)
    DFN-116 3D TECHNIQUES
    DFN-119 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

    INTERIOR DESIGN – 15.0 CR.
    DFN-101 DRAWING I: RAPID CONCEPTS
    DFN-112 DRAWING II: STYLE & SKILL 
    DFN-137 2D & 3D INTEGRATED DESIGN STUDIO
    DFN-120 DESIGN COLOR & CONTEXT
    DFN-138 4D DESIGN STUDIO

    PRODUCT DESIGN – 15.0 CR.
    DFN-101 DRAWING I: RAPID CONCEPTS
    DFN-112 DRAWING II: STYLE & SKILL 
    DFN-132 PROCESS & MAKING
    DFN-118 3D DESIGN-FORMS & SPACE
    DFN-119 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

    STUDIO ART & CRAFT – 18.0 CR.
    DFN-103 DRAWING I: MATERIALS & METHODS
    DFN-104 DRAWING II: DRAW. AS STUDIO PRACTICE 
    DFN-118 3D DESIGN-FORMS & SPACE
    DFN-116 3D TECHNIQUES
    DFN-120 DESIGN COLOR & CONTEXT
    DFN-119 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

    TRANSPORTATION DESIGN – 15.0 CR.
    DFN-101 DRAWING I: RAPID CONCEPTS
    DFN-112 DRAWING II: STYLE & SKILL 
    DFN-116 3D TECHNIQUES
    DFN-117 2D DESIGN PRINCIPLES
    DFN-118 3D DESIGN-FORMS & SPACE
      General Education33.0 – 42.0Liberal Arts courses required for all undergraduate majors; total credits may vary per program.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Requirements (CR)12.0Successfully complete WRT & AHV core general education prerequisites requirements (Composition pathways may vary based on completed assessments, test scores or transfer credits).
      General Education MAJOR Requirements (MR)3.0 – 9.0Successfully complete major specific Liberal Arts. Requirements vary per major.
      General Education Undergrad CORE Electives (CE)9.0Successfully complete core general education electives required for all UG majors (Science, Humanities, Art History & Visual Culture) as outlined on 4 year pathway/degree requirements:
    3.0 cr. Science: Successfully complete one course from the SCI subject; 200-400 level
    3.0 cr. Humanities Option: Successfully complete one of the following approved courses: LIT 239, LIT 203, DHS 201, DSS 215, DSS 240 or DPL 201
    3.0 cr. Art History & Visual Culture: Successfully complete course from AHV subject, 200-400 level
      General Education Electives12.0 – 15.0Successfully complete any non-required 200-400 level Liberal Arts course from subject codes: AHV, BUS, DHS, DPL, DSS, SCI, WRT, LIT
    (Total Gen.Ed Elective credits vary per major).
      Major §51.0 – 69.0Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus.
      Major Courses §69.0Successfully complete listed DTR courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites)
      Major Electives0.0Non-required major courses with subject code DTR are considered major electives; exceptions require approval.
      Open Electives0.0 – 12.0Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
    Total Program Credits120.0 – 122.0Total credits required 120 – 122 ‡
    Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0

    Footnotes

    * ELS 101 Composition I for Multilingual Students 4.0 cr.
    † WRT 101/102 Self Placement Survey available.
    ‡ Based on SLP 007 (1.0 cr.) and ELS 101 (4.0 cr.)
    § Remaining Major course sequence impacts timeline to degree completion.
    ¶ Actual Foundation courses confirmed in advising meeting. All courses based on major selection in first semester.
    ** DFN 116 accepted as alternative for FILM majors
    †† 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 (students declaring Art Education may have fewer General Education credits due to the required credits for Art Ed, see Major/Art Ed curriculum charts).

  • Undergraduate Minors (2026-2027)

    UG – Liberal Arts Minor Requirements

    ART HISTORY

    CHOOSE ONE COURSE – 3 CREDITS

    • AHV 203 GLOBAL ART HISTORY I
    • AHV 204 GLOBAL ART HISTORY II

    CHOOSE FOUR COURSES – 12 CREDITS

    • AHV 200 WESTERN ART HISTORY/VISUAL CULTURE
    • AHV 201 VISUAL NARRATION: AFRICA,
    • AHV 202 VISUAL NARRATION: ASIA,
    • AHV 203 GLOBAL ART HISTORY I**
    • AHV 204 GLOBAL ART HISTORY II**
    • AHV 206 HISTORY OF ILLUSTRATION
    • AHV 210 CONCEPTS & METHODS OF VISUAL CLTR
    • AHV 213 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
    • AHV 214 HISTORY OF ANIMATION & DIGITAL MEDIA
    • AHV 215 HISTORY OF FILM
    • AHV 216 HISTORY OF VIDEO GAMES
    • AHV 218 CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY
    • AHV 219 GLOBAL SOUND CULTURES
    • AHV 221 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN
    • AHV 241 HISTORY OF MODERN DESIGN
    • AHV 247 HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN I
    • AHV 248 HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN II
    • AHV 251 HISTORY OF CRAFTS
    • AHV 252 HISTORY OF FASHION
    • AHV 357 ICONOGRAPHY AND MYTHOLOGY

    **If not taken as a “required” core course. Cannot apply courses more than once within minor; share restrictions apply to major.

    ART THERAPY

    • DSS 221 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY – 3 CREDITS
    • DSS 310 ART THERAPY MODELS – 3 CREDITS
    • DSS 420 ART THERAPY EXPERIENTIALS – 3 CREDITS
    • CHOOSE TWO COURSES – 6 CREDITS
      • DSS 324 PSYCHOLOGY OF CREATIVITY
      • DSS 337 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
      • DSS 350 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

    CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    • BUS 213 BUSINESS PRACTICES* – 3 CREDITS (*Studio Art & Craft Majors take SAC 303, formerly BUS 303 Professional Practice for Artists)
    • CHOOSE FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING – 12 CREDITS
      • BUS 313 MARKETING
      • BUS 314 REAL WORLD FINANCE
      • BUS 315 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
      • BUS 304 LAW FOR CREATIVES

    CREATIVE WRITING

    • WRT 307 CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP – 3 CREDITS
    • CHOOSE FOUR COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING – 12 CREDITS
      • WRT 303 POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP
      • WRT 312 FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP
      • WRT 314 CREATIVE NONFICTION WRITING WORKSHOP
      • WRT 316 THE GRAPHIC NOVEL WORKSHOP
      • WRT 317 SCIENCE FICTION AND HORROR WRITING WORKSHOP
      • WRT 318 SCRIPTWRITING WORKSHOP

    FILM STUDIES (for Liberal Arts)

    • REQUIRED FILM CORE – CHOOSE ONE COURSE – 3 CREDITS
      • AHV 215 HISTORY OF FILM
      • AHV 306 INTRO TO FILM
    • CHOOSE THREE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES – 9 CREDITS
      • AHV 214 HISTORY OF ANIMATION & DIG MEDIA
      • AHV 215 HISTORY OF FILM**
      • AHV 301 IMAGINED WORLDS: UTOPIAS/DYSTOPIAS
      • AHV 306 INTRO TO FILM**
      • AHV 401 FILM NOIR AND BEYOND
      • AHV 402 FILM STUDIES: SCIENCE FICTION
      • AHV 406 DOC FILM: (RE)PRESENTING THE REAL
      • AHV 407 EXPERIMENTAL FILM
      • AHV 408 EAST ASIAN FILM
    • FILM STUDIES PRACTICAL – CHOOSE ONE STUDIO COURSE – 3 CREDITS
      • FLM 103 FILM LANGUAGE & TECHNIQUES
      • FLM 106 INTRO TO FILMMAKING
      • FLM 278 DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING I
      • FLM 288 EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKING I

    **Can only use if not taken as the “core” minor course; cannot use the same course towards minor credits twice.

    SUSTAINABILITY

    • CHOOSE 5 COURSES – 15 CREDITS
      • SCI 345 Earth & Environmental Science
      • SCI 341 Science of Climate Change
      • DPL 350 Contemporary Moral Issues
      • DSS 338 American Consumer Culture
      • DPR 270 Sustainable Design Strategies for Designers
      • CLA 621 Zero Waste Design**
      • CLA 626 Climate Narratives**
      • CLA 631 Circular Economies & Design**

    **Graduate level course – permission required to register; must have 3.0 GPA; maximum of 6.0 credits total allowed towards UG degree credits.

    UG – STUDIO MINOR REQUIREMENTS

    COMMUNICATION DESIGN & STRATEGY (CDS)

    • CDS 201 COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR NON-MAJORS – 3 CR
    • CDS 124 MOTION ESSENTIALS – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 263 USER INTERFACE DESIGN – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 211 INTRO TO COMM DESIGN I – 3 CREDITS
    • CHOOSE ONE COURSE – 3 CREDITS
      • CDS 251 TYPOGRAPHY III
      • CDS 264 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
      • CDS 224 MOTION NARRATIVES
      • CDS 212 DESIGN RESEARCH
      • CDS 376 MOBILE UI/UX
      • CDS 300/400 ELECTIVE

    CDS BRANDING

    • CDS 201 COMM DESIGN FOR NON-MAJORS – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 124 MOTION ESSENTIALS – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 211 DESIGN SEMIOTICS – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 311 BRAND STRATEGIES – 3 CREDITS
    • CHOOSE ONE COURSE – 3 CREDITS
      • CDS 312 CAMPAIGN STRATEGIES
      • CDS 300/400 BRAND ELECTIVE
        • Packaging Design, Integrated Brand Strategies or Social Media Strategies

    CDS MOTION GRAPHICS

    • CDS 151 TYPE I – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 124 MOTION ESSENTIALS – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 211 DESIGN SEMIOTICS – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 224 MOTION NARRATIVE – 3 CREDITS
    • CHOOSE ONE COURSE – 3 CREDITS
      • CDS 324 MOTION 3D
      • CDS 300/400 MOTION ELECTIVE
        • Motion Branding, Data Visualization or Design Futurism

    CDS – UI/UX DESIGN

    • CDS 201 COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR NON-MAJORS – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 263 USER INTERFACE DESIGN – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 264 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN – 3 CREDITS
    • CDS 365 IMMERSIVE SPACES – 3 CREDITS
    • CHOOSE ONE COURSE – 3 CREDITS
      • CDS 376 MOBILE UI/UX
      • CDS 378 EXPERIENCE DESIGN
      • CDS 374 DATA VISUALIZATION
      • CDS 300/400 ELECTIVE

    ENTERTAINMENT ARTS

    Minors in Entertainment Arts department (Animation, Game Design or Concept Design) can be customized in one EA emphasis area or across EA emphasis areas. Minor course list provided by EA department. Entertainment Art Department Chair approval required prior to declaring a minor.

    FASHION DESIGN

    FAD 101 FASHION FUNDAMENTALS: APPAREL – 3 CREDITS

    FAD 102 FASHION FUNDAMENTALS: ACCESSORIES – 3 CREDITS

    DSS 204 BUSINESS ANTHROPOLOGY – 3 CREDITS

    CHOOSE TWO COURSES – 6 CREDITS

    • FAD 301 TECH PACK DESIGN
    • FAD 305 FASHION TRENDS
    • FAD ELECTIVE

    FOOTWEAR DESIGN

    FAD 102 FASHION FUNDAMENTALS: ACCESSORIES- 3 CREDITS

    FAD 207 FASHION ILLUSTRATION – 3 CREDITS

    FAD 303 INTERMEDIATE SHOE MAKING – 3 CREDITS

    FAD 403 ADVANCED SHOE MAKING – 3 CREDITS

    FASHION ACCESSORIES ELECTIVE – 3 CREDITS

    FILM

    FLM 106 INTRO TO FILMMAKING – 3 CREDITS

    FLM 201 INTERMEDIATE FILMMAKING – 3 CREDITS

    FLM 211 FILM GRAPHICS & VFX 1 – 3 CREDITS

    FLM—- FILM ELECTIVE – 3 CREDITS

    FLM—- FILM ELECTIVE – 3 CREDITS

    ILLUSTRATION

    CHOOSE TWO COURSES – 6 CREDITS

    • DIL 147 FIGURE ILLUSTRATION I
    • DIL 158 PERSPECTIVE
    • DIL 159 PAINTING & IMAGE MAKING
    • DIL 246 ANATOMICAL FIGURE ILLUSTRATION
    • DIL 247 FIGURE ILLUSTRATION II
    • DIL 261 INTRO TO DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

    DIL — ILLUSTRATION ELECTIVE- 3 CREDITS

    DIL — ILLUSTRATION ELECTIVE- 3 CREDITS

    DIL — ILLUSTRATION ELECTIVE- 3 CREDITS

    INTERIOR DESIGN

    • DIN 127 FRESHMAN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I – 3 CREDITS
    • DIN 220 AUTOCAD/ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING – 3 CREDITS
    • DIN 231 SOPHOMORE INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I – 3 CREDITS
    • DIN 251 DESIGN SOURCES AND MATERIALS – 3 CREDITS
    • DIN 351 LAWS, CODES AND STANDARDS – 3 CREDITS

    PHOTOGRAPHY

    • DPH 151 DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 CREDITS
    • DPH 155 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC METHODS – 3 CREDITS
    • DPH 214 COLOR & OUTPUT I – 3 CREDITS
    • DPH — PHOTO ELECTIVES – 6 CREDITS

    PRODUCT DESIGN

    • DFN 101 DRAWING I: RAPID CONCEPTS – 3 CREDITS
    • DPR 125 INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT DESIGN – 3 CREDITS
    • DPR 126 PRODUCT DESIGN I – 3 CREDITS
    • CHOOSE ONE COURSE – 3 CREDITS
      • DPR 161 3D MODELING & RENDERING I
      • DPR 213 VISUAL COMMUNICATION I
    • DPR 226 PRODUCT DESIGN III – 3 CREDITS

    PRODUCT DESIGN (for Animation, Game Design, EA/Concept Design & Illustration Majors)

    • DPR 125 INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT DESIGN – 3 CREDITS
    • DPR 126 PRODUCT DESIGN I – 3 CREDITS
    • CHOOSE ONE COURSE – 3 CREDITS
      • DPR 161 3D MODELING & RENDERING I
      • DPR 213 VISUAL COMMUNICATION I
    • DPR 225 PRODUCT DESIGN II – 3 CREDITS
    • DPR 226 PRODUCT DESIGN III – 3 CREDITS

    PRODUCT DESIGN (for Transportation Majors)

    • DPR 126 PRODUCT DESIGN I – 3 CREDITS
    • DPR 225 PRODUCT DESIGN II – 3 CREDITS
    • DPR 226 PRODUCT DESIGN III – 3 CREDITS
    • DPR 361 3D MODELING & RENDERING II – 3 CREDITS
    • PRODUCT CHAIR TO DETERMINE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING – 3 CREDITS
      • DPR 205 INFORMATION DESIGN: 2D LAYOUT
      • DPR 214 VISUAL COMMUNICATION II
      • DPR 270 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES

    STUDIO ART & CRAFT

    Studio Art & Craft minors are customized based on student interests and skills. Must See Studio Art & Craft Department Chair prior to declaring a minor to determine list of required courses.

    TRANSPORTATION DESIGN

    • DTR 201 VISUAL COMMUNICATION II – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 202 VISUAL COMMUNICATION III – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 232E SOPH TRANSPORTATION DES STUDIO (EXTERIOR) – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 233I SOPH TRANSPORTATION DES STUDIO (INTERIOR) – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 305 VEHICLE SYSTEMS & PACKAGING – 3 CREDITS

    TRANSPORTATION – AUTOMOTIVE CLAY MODELING

    • DTR 231 DIGITAL MODELING I – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 241 DIGITAL MODELING II – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 305 VEHICLE SYSTEMS & PACKAGING – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 366 CLAY MODELING I – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 367 CLAY MODELING II – 3 CREDITS

    TRANSPORTATION – AUTOMOTIVE DIGITAL MODELING

    • DTR 231 DIGITAL MODELING I – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 241 DIGITAL MODELING II – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 305 VEHICLE SYSTEMS & PACKAGING – 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 362 DIGITAL MODELING III- 3 CREDITS
    • DTR 461 DIGITAL MODELING IV – 3 CREDITS