Summary
The Entertainment Arts — Concept Design page describes the Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum (catalog year 2026–2027) at College for Creative Studies: a standard four‑year, full‑time pathway totaling 120–122 credits with a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA, outlining semester-by-semester course plans (foundations, digital 3D, concept ID, visual communication, architecture, character/vehicle/props, senior concept studios) and required general education (39 cr.), major-specific studio courses (60 cr.), electives, and a 1-credit first‑year experience; it also lists program/credit requirement details, approved course options, recommended courses, footnotes on placement/transfer waivers, and notes that the plan is a guide with students responsible for confirming graduation requirements.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 26/27
Standard 4 Year Pathway (full-time status)
Total Credits 120-122
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| DMA-357 Vis Comm 5: Zbrush | 3 |
| DMA-360 Architecture I | 3 |
| DMA-362 Vehicles and Props | 3 |
| BUS-213 Business Practices (CE) | 3 |
| Humanities: Choose from approved list (CE) | 3 |
Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| DMA-358 Vis Comm 6: Dramatic Narrative | 3 |
| DMA-361 Architecture 2 | 3 |
| DMA-363 Character Design | 3 |
| Science Elective 200-400 level (CE) | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 |
Fourth Year
Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| DMA-430 Senior Concept Studio I | 3 |
| DMA-457 Visual Communication 7 | 3 |
| AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course (CE) | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| DMA-431 Senior Concept Studio 2 | 3 |
| DMA-458 Visual Communication 8 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
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 Requirements | Total credits required | Requirement Details |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Experience | 1.0 | SLP-007 is waived for eligible transfer students with 12.0 (or more) college. |
| Foundations | 15.0 | Required for all majors. Successfully complete listed DFN Foundation courses for enrolled major; requirements may vary per major. |
| General Education | 39.0 | Liberal Arts courses required for all undergraduate majors; total credits may vary per program. |
| General Education Undergrad CORE Requirements (CR) | 12.0 | Successfully 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) | 3.0 | Successfully complete major specific Liberal Arts. Requirements vary per major. |
| General Education Undergrad CORE Electives (CE) | 9.0 | Successfully 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 Electives | 12.0 | Successfully 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 § | 60.0 | Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus. |
| Major Courses § | 60.0 | Successfully complete listed DMA courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites). |
| Major Electives | 0.0 | Major electives are not required for this program. |
| Open Electives | 6.0 | Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture). |
| Total Program Credits | 121.0 | Total 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.