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M.F.A. – Design for Sustainability

Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 26/27

Total Credits 60-61

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
DGR 601 ^*	Graduate Communication	1
CLA 605	Design for Sustainability I	3
CLA 621	Zero-Waste Design (Materials & Processes)	3
CLA 631	Circular Economies and Design	3
DGR 613	Graduate Seminar	3
DGR 635	Design Thinking	3

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
CLA 606	Design for Sustainability II	3
CLA 612	Introduction to Earth Science	3
CLA 626	Climate Narratives	3
GRD 608	Co-Creation & Participatory Design	3
DGR 620	Graduate Research	3

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
DGR 711	Thesis Project I	6
CLA 607	Design for Sustainability III	3
GRD 605	Data Visualization I	3
— —	Studio Elective	3

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
DGR 712	Thesis Project II	6
CLA 722	Des. Advocacy in Sustainability Policy	3
— —	Studio Elective	3
— —	Studio Elective	3

Additional Information

Studio Elective

Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation and approval of studio elective selection, prior to registration.

GPA Requirement

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

Footnotes

* Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

July 24, 2026

M.A. – Design for Sustainability

Master of Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 26/27

Total Credits 30-31

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
DGR 601 ^*	Graduate Communication	1
CLA 605	Design for Sustainability I	3
CLA 621	Zero-Waste Design (Materials & Processes)	3
CLA 631	Circular Economies and Design	3
DGR 613	Graduate Seminar	3
DGR 635	Design Thinking	3

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
CLA 606	Design for Sustainability II	3
CLA 612	Introduction to Earth Science	3
CLA 626	Climate Narratives	3
GRD 608	Co-Creation & Participatory Design	3
DGR 650	Final Project	3

Additional Information

GPA Requirement

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

Footnotes

* Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

July 24, 2026

M.F.A. – Color & Materials Design

Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 26/27

Total Credits 60-61

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
DGR 601 ^*	Graduate Communication	1
CMD 601	Studio I: CMD Experience	3
DGR 613	Graduate Seminar	3
CMD 604	Trend Research Methods	3
CMD 605	Color Lab: Theory & Science	3
CMD 609	Digital Visualization for Color & Material Design	3

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Earned	Course #	Course Title	Credits
	CMD 602	Studio II: CMD Brand Narratives	3
	CMD 606	Material Lab: Crafted Science	3
	DGR 620	Graduate Research Methods	3
	CMD 610	Adv. Digital Visualization for CMF	3
Choose One:	DGR 775	Graduate Studies Internship	3
Choose One:	— —	Assigned Elective	3

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Earned	Course #	Course Title	Credits
	DGR 711	Thesis Project I	6
	CMD 701	Studio III: CMD Impact	3
	CMD 607	Applied Material and Processes	3
Choose One:	CMD 790	Color & Materials Independent Study	3
Choose One:	— —	Assigned Elective	3

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Earned	Course #	Course Title	Credits
	DGR 712	Thesis Project II	6
	CMD 702	Studio IV: CMF 360	3
Choose One:	CMD 790	Color & Materials Independent Study	3
Choose One:	— —	Assigned Elective	3
Choose One:	DGR 775	Graduate Studies Internship	3
Choose One:	— —	Assigned Elective	3

Additional Information

Assigned Electives

Studio or lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

GPA Requirement

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

Footnotes

* Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.

July 24, 2026

M.A. – Color & Materials Design: Part Time

Master of Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 26/27

Total Credits 30

First Year

Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

Earned	Course #	Course Title	Credits
REQ	CMD 604	Trend Research Methods	3
REQ	CMD 605	Color Lab: Theory & Science	3

Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

Earned	Course #	Course Title	Credits
REQ	CMD 606	Material Lab: Crafted Science	3
REQ	CMD 610	Adv. Digital Vix. for CMF	3

Summer Semester = 3-4 Credit Hours

Earned	Course #	Course Title	Credits
Choose One:	CMD 609	Digital Visualization for Color & Material Design ^*
	CMD 775	Color & Materials Design Internship ^†	3-4
	IXDOL 624	Data Driven Design ^(DL)

Second Year

Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

Earned	Course #	Course Title	Credits
REQ	CMD 601	Studio I: CMD Experience	3
REQ	DGR 613	Graduate Seminar	3

Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

Earned	Course #	Course Title	Credits
REQ	CMD 602	Studio II: CMD Brand Narratives	3
Choose One:	DGR 644	Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y ^†	3
Choose One:	——	Assigned Elective _^*	3

Summer Semester = 3 Credit Hours

Earned	Course #	Course Title	Credits
REQ	DGR 650	Final Project	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).

Additional Information

REQ Must be taken in listed semester.
* Can take in alternate semester, based on availability.
† Is an elective offering.
(DL) Distance learning course (online only).

Assigned Electives

Studio or lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their graduate department chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

GPA Requirement

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

July 24, 2026

Graduate Minors

July 13, 2026

Fashion Accessories Design/Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 26/27

Standard 4 1/2 Year Pathway (full-time status)

Total Credits 138-139

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience ^*	1
DFN-103 Drawing I: Materials & Methods	3
DFN-118 3D Design-Forms & Space	3
Select one (alternate courses): FAD-101 Fashion Fundamentals: Apparel FAD-102 Fashion Fundamentals: Accessories	3
WRT-101 Composition I _(CR) ^†	3
AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture _(CR)	3

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DFN-104 Drawing II: Drawing As Studio Practice	3
DFN-120 Design Color & Context	3
DFN-119 Digital Techniques	3
Select one (alternate courses): FAD-102 Fashion Fundamentals: Accessories FAD-101 Fashion Fundamentals: Apparel	3
WRT-102 Composition II _(CR)	3
DAE-200 Educ. Found. History & Philosophy of Education	3

Second Year

Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
FAD-201 Pattern Making for Accessories	3
FAD-207 Fashion Illustration	3
FAD-221S Sophomore Studio-Accessories	3
DSS-206 Intro To Sustainability In Fashion _(MR)	3
Choose one: AHV-203 or AHV-204 Global Art History I/II _(CR)	3
DAE-250 Human Dev. Creative & Visual Learning	3

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
FAD-205S Collection Design-Accessories	3
FAD-252 3D Modeling For Makers	3
DSS-204 Business Anthropology _(MR)	3
AHV-252 History Of Fashion _(MR)	3
General Education Elective 200-400	3

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
FAD-301S Tech Pack Design-Accessories	3
FAD-309 Fashion Brand Management	3
FAD-311S Junior Studio I-Accessories	3
Science Elective 200-400 _(CE)	3
DAE-315 Elementary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Lit.	3

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
FAD-305 Fashion Trends	3
FAD-312S Junior Studio II-Accessories	3
Fashion Accessories Major Elective	3
General Education Elective 200-400	3
DAE-405 Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Lit.	3

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
FAD-401 Advanced Collection Design	3
FAD-411S Senior Studio Precollection-Accessories	3
Fashion Accessories Major Elective	3
AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course _(CE)	3
General Education Elective 200-400	3

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
FAD-402 The Collection	3
FAD-422S Thesis Collection Studio-Accessories	3
Fashion Accessories Major Elective	3
General Education Elective 200-400	3
Open Elective	3

Fifth Year

Course Requirement	Credits
DAE-510 Directed Teaching	10
DAE-520 Professional Seminar	2

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).

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. *(TR) = Additional transfer consideration for DFN-138 & DFN-142, based on review of CDS majors.*
General Education	36.0	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 ^(MR)	9.0	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).
Major ^§	57.0	Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus.
Major Courses ^§	48.0	Successfully complete listed FAD* courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites)*
Major Electives	9.0	Non-required major courses with subject code FAD* are considered major electives; exceptions require approval.*
Open Electives	0.0	Open electives are not required for this program.
Art Eduction	30.0	Art Education required courses.
Art Education (DAE)	15.0	Successfully complete required credits DAE 200, 250, 315, 405 & 407 – before taking Directed Teaching & Seminar semester.
Art Education Elective	3.0	Successfully complete an approved undergraduate studio course to satisfy this requirement (prior to Directed Teaching/Seminar semester)
Art Education (DAE) Directed Teaching & Seminar	12.0	Successfully complete DAE 510 & 520 in final semester (all other BFA credit requirements should be satisfied prior).
Total Program Credits	139.0	Total credits required 138 – 139^‡
Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0 Additional minimum GPA requirement for Art Education requirements = 2.7

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.

June 16, 2026

Interdisciplinary Art & Design/Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 26/27

Standard 4 1/2 Year Pathway (full-time status)

Total Credits 138-139

First Year

First Semester = 16 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience ^*	1
DFN-119 Digital Techniques	3
DFN Foundation Requirement 1	3
DFN Foundation Requirement 2	3
IAD-105 Interdisciplinary Strategies	3
AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture _(CR)	3

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DFN-116 3D Techniques	3
DFN Foundation Requirement 3	3
GUS-100 Undergraduate Studio Elective ^‖	3
AHV Choose from approved “Art History” list _(MR)	3
WRT-101 Composition I _(CR) ^†	3
DAE-200 Educ. Found. History & Philosophy of Education	3

Second Year

Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
GUS-100 Undergraduate Studio Elective ^‖	3
GUS-100 Undergraduate Studio Elective ^‖	3
WRT-102 Composition II _(CR)	3
Choose one course: AHV-203 Global Art History I _(MR) AHV-204 Global Art History II _(MR)	3
Open Elective	3
DAE-250 Human Dev. Creative & Visual Learning	3

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
GUS-200 Undergraduate Studio Elective ^‖	3
GUS-200 Undergraduate Studio Elective ^‖	3
Humanities: Choose from approved list _(CE)	3
General Education Elective	3
Open Elective	3

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
IAD-305 Art As Narrative	3
GUS 200-400 Undergraduate Studio Elective	3
Science Elective 200-400 level _(CE)	3
Open Elective	3
DAE-315 Elementary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Lit.	3

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
IAD-308 IAD Junior Thesis	3
IAD-310 IAD Research & Portfolio	3
GUS 200-400 Undergraduate Studio Elective	3
AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course _(CE)	3
DAE-405 Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Lit.	3

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
IAD-407 Interdisciplinary Thesis I	3
GUS 300-400 Undergraduate Studio Elective	3
GUS 300-400 Undergraduate Studio Elective	3
AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course _(CE)	3
DAE-407 Reading & Lang. Art Methods	3

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
IAD-408 Interdisciplinary Thesis II	3
GUS 300-400 Undergraduate Studio Elective	3
GUS 300-400 Undergraduate Studio Elective	3
General Education Elective	3
Art Education Elective	3

Fifth Year

Course Requirement	Credits
DAE-510 Directed Teaching	10
DAE-520 Professional Seminar	2

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).

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. IAD majors will select DFN FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS (1-3), based on interests and skill development needs.
General Education	33.0	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 ^(MR)	6.0	Successfully complete major specific Liberal Arts. Requirements vary per major.
		For “AHV Choose from approved Art History list” (3.0 credits), see below course options (based on availability and/or approval as required): AHV 206 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION AHV 221 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN AHV 241 HISTORY OF MODERN DESIGN AHV 247 HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN I AHV 251 HISTORY OF CRAFTS AHV 252 HISTORY OF FASHION AHV 261 HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN II
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:
		400 level
		approved courses: LIT-239, LIT-203, DHS-201, DSS-215, DSS-240, or DPL
		3.0 cr. Art History & Visual Culture: Successfully complete course from AHV subject, 200-400 level
General Education Electives	6.0	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).
Major ^§	51.0	Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus.^§
Major Courses ^§	18.0	Successfully complete listed DMA* courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites)*.
Major Electives General “Undergraduate Studio Electives” (GUS)	33.0	Successfully complete studio electives for the IAD major from an “approved” major/department. Mentoring is required for course approvals. GUS elective levels with an () ex. GUS 200, must be satisfied at the level listed; other electives must be taken within the range listed (exp. 200-400 level).
Open Electives	9.0	Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
Art Eduction	30.0	Art Education required courses.
Art Education (DAE)	15.0	Successfully complete required credits DAE 200, 250, 315, 405 & 407 – before taking Directed Teaching & Seminar semester.
Art Education Elective	3.0	Successfully complete an approved undergraduate studio course to satisfy this requirement (prior to Directed Teaching/Seminar semester)
Art Education (DAE) Directed Teaching & Seminar	12.0	Successfully complete DAE 510 & 520 in final semester (all other BFA credit requirements should be satisfied prior).
Total Program Credits	139.0	Total credits required 138 – 139 ^‡
Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0 Additional minimum GPA requirement for Art Education requirements = 2.7

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.
‖ Must be satisfied at the level listed; other electives must be taken within the range listed (exp. 200-400 level).

June 15, 2026

Illustration/Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 26/27

Standard 4 1/2 Year Pathway (full-time status)

Total Credits 138-139

First Year

First Semester = 16 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience ^*	1
DFN-101 Drawing I: Rapid Concepts	3
DFN-117 2D Design Principals	3
DFN-119 Digital Techniques	3
DIL-147 Figure Illustration	3
AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture _(CR)	3

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DFN-112 Drawing II: Style & Skill	3
DFN-132 Process & Making	3
DIL-158 Perspective	3
DIL-159 Painting & Image Making for Illustration	3
WRT-101 Composition I _(CR) ^†	3
DAE-200 Educ. Found. History & Philosophy of Education	3

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DIL-206 Creative Composition	3
DIL-247 Figure Illustration II	3
WRT-102 Composition II _(CR)	3
Choose one course: AHV-203 Global Art History I _(MR) AHV-204 Global Art History II _(MR)	3
General Education Elective	3

Fourth Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DIL-231 Painting & Image Making for Illustration	3
DIL-246 Anatomical Figure Illustration	3
DIL-261 Introduction to Digital Illustration	3
AHV-206 History of American Illustration _(MR)	3
Humanities: Choose from approved list _(CE)	3
General Education Elective	3

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DIL-340 Junior Studio A	3
Illustration Major Elective	3
Illustration Major Elective	3
LIT-239 Survey of World Literature _(MR)	3
DAE-315 Elementary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Lit.	3

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DIL-342 Junior Studio B	3
Illustration Major Elective	3
Science Elective 200-400 level _(CE)	3
General Education Elective	3
	3

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DIL-406 Structural Figure Illustration	3
DIL-408 Future Illustration Media	3
DIL-458 Beyond the Portfolio	3
DIL-483 Illustration Studio A	3
DAE-407 Reading & Lang. Art Methods	3

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DIL-484 Illustration Studio B	3
Illustration Major Elective	3
General Education Elective	3
Open Elective	3
Art Education Elective	3

Fifth Year

Course Requirement	Credits
DAE-510 Directed Teaching	10
DAE-520 Professional Seminar	2

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).

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	33.0	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)	6.0	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	6.0	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 ^§	57.0	Studio and/or lecture courses specific to major focus.
Major Courses ^§	45.0	Successfully complete listed DIL* courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites)*.
Major Electives	12.0	Non-required major courses with subject code DIL* are considered major electives; exceptions require approval.*
Open Electives	3.0	Successfully complete 100-400 level courses from any Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
Art Eduction	30.0	Art Education required courses.
Art Education (DAE)	15.0	Successfully complete required credits DAE 200, 250, 315, 405 & 407 – before taking Directed Teaching & Seminar semester.
Art Education Elective	3.0	Successfully complete an approved undergraduate studio course to satisfy this requirement (prior to Directed Teaching/Seminar semester)
Art Education (DAE) Directed Teaching & Seminar	12.0	Successfully complete DAE 510 & 520 in final semester (all other BFA credit requirements should be satisfied prior).
Total Program Credits	139.0	Total credits required 138 – 139^‡
Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0 Additional minimum GPA requirement for Art Education requirements = 2.7

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.

June 11, 2026

Entertainment Arts – Concept Design/Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 26/27

Standard 4 1/2 Year Pathway (full-time status)

Total Credits 138-139

First Year

First Semester = 16 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience ^*	1
DFN-101 Drawing I: Rapid Concepts	3
DFN-117 2D Design Principals	3
DFN-119 Digital Techniques	3
DMA-105 Design Process 1	3
AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture _(CR)	3

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DFN-112 Drawing II: Style & Skill	3
DFN-132 Process & Making	3
DMA-106 Design Process 2	3
DMA-108 Intro to Digital 3D I	3
WRT-101 Composition I _(CR) ^†	3
DAE-200 Educ. Found. History & Philosophy of Education	3

Second Year

Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DMA-208 Intro to Digital 3D II	3
DMA-237 Concept ID	3
DMA-257 Vis Comm 3 Material Indication	3
WRT-102 Composition II _(CR)	3
Choose one course: AHV-215 History of Film _(MR) AHV-216 History of Video Games _(MR)	3
DAE-250 Human Dev. Creative and Visual Learning	3

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DMA-245 Game: Concept and Technology	3
DMA-258 Visual Com 4: Composting	3
DMA-259 Color Theory	3
DIL-246 Anatomical Figure Illustration	3
Choose one: AHV-203 Global Art History I _(CR) AHV-204 Global Art History II _(CR)	3

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 _(MR)	3
DAE-315 Elementary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Lit.	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
Humanities: Choose from approved list _(CE)	3
General Education Elective	3
DAE-407 Reading & Lang. Art Methods	3

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DMA-431 Senior Concept Studio 2	3
DMA-458 Visual Communication 8	3
AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course _(CE)	3
General Education Elective	3
Art Education Elective	3

Fifth Year

Course Requirement	Credits
DAE-510 Directed Teaching	10
DAE-520 Professional Seminar	2

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).

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	33.0	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)	6.0	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	6.0	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	0.0	Open electives are not required for this program.
Art Eduction	30.0	Art Education required courses.
Art Education (DAE)	15.0	Successfully complete required credits DAE 200, 250, 315, 405 & 407 – before taking Directed Teaching & Seminar semester.
Art Education Elective	3.0	Successfully complete an approved undergraduate studio course to satisfy this requirement (prior to Directed Teaching/Seminar semester)
Art Education (DAE) Directed Teaching & Seminar	12.0	Successfully complete DAE 510 & 520 in final semester (all other BFA credit requirements should be satisfied prior).
Total Program Credits	139.0	Total credits required 138 – 139^‡
Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0 Additional minimum GPA requirement for Art Education requirements = 2.7

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.

June 10, 2026

Animation/Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

Catalog Year 26/27

Total Credits 120-122

First Year

First Semester = 16 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
SLP-007 CCS First Year Experience ^*	1
DFN-101 Drawing I: Rapid Concepts	3
DFN-117 2D Design Principles	3
DFN-119 Digital Techniques	3
DMA-120 Creative Visualization	3
AHV-100 Introduction to Material Culture _(CR)	3

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DFN-132 Process & Making	3
DFN-112 Drawing II: Style & Skill	3
DMA-101 Animation I	3
DMA-217 Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics	3
WRT-101 Composition I _(CR) ^†	3
DAE-200 Educ. Found. History & Philosophy of Education	3

Second Year

Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
Select one course towards Animation focus: DMA-201 Animation II (2D focus) DMA-317 3D Animation I (3D focus)	3
Select one course towards Animation focus: DMA-234 Modeling & Texturing (3D focus) DMA-243 Animation Nuts & Bolts (2D focus)	3
DMA-211 Digital Animation Techniques I	3
WRT-102 Composition II _(CR)	3
AHV-214 History of Animation & Digital Media _(MR)	3
DAE-250 Human Dev. Creative and Visual Learning	3

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
Select one course towards Animation focus: DMA-230 Experimental Animation (2D focus) DMA-347 3D Animation II (3D focus)	3
Select one course towards Animation focus: DMA-202 Animation III (2D focus) DMA-228 Stop Motion I (2D & 3D focus) DMA-230 Experimental Animation (3D focus) DMA-302 Storyboarding for Film/Animation (2D & 3D focus) DMA-317 3D Animation I (2D focus)	3
Choose one course: DMA-270 Animation Production FLM-106 Intro to Filmmaking	3
DMA-232 Drawing Tech for Visual Media	3
AHV-247 History of Communication Design I _(MR)	3

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
Select one course towards Animation focus: DMA-348 Animation Projects I (2D focus) DMA-367 3D Animation III (3D focus)	3
DMA-233 Environments and Characters	3
Animation Major Elective (see approved list)	3
Humanities: Choose from approved list _(CE)	3
General Education Elective 200-400 _(CR)	3

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DMA-349 Animation Projects II	3
DMA-333 Advanced Story Concepts	3
Animation Major Elective (see approved list)	3
General Education Elective 200-400	3
DAE-405 Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Lit.	3

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DMA-410 Senior Production Studio I	3
Animation Major Elective (see approved list)	3
	3
AHV 200-400 Art History & Visual Culture Course _(CE)	3
DAE-407 Reading & Lang. Art Methods	3

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course Requirement	Credits
DMA-420 Senior Production Studio II	3
DMA-424 Professional Futures I	3
General Education Elective 200-400	3
General Education Elective 200-400	3
Art Education Elective	3

Fifth Year

Course Requirement	Credits
DAE-510 Directed Teaching	10
DAE-520 Professional Seminar	2

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).

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. *(TR) = Additional transfer consideration for DFN-138 & DFN-142, based on review of CDS majors.*
General Education	33.0	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)	6.0	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	9.0	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 ^§	51.0	Successfully complete listed DMA* courses in 4 year plan, by recommended sequence (based on prerequisites)*
Major Electives	9.0	Successfully complete courses from the list below, to satisfy required “Animation Major Elective”* credits. Must select courses that do not already apply towards other degree program credits.*
*Animation Approved Major Electives* DMA-202 Animation III DMA-212 2D Digital Animation II DMA-228 Stop Motion I DMA-246 Game Art I DMA-256 Lighting & Rendering DMA-302 Storyboarding for Film/Animation DMA-309 Concept Design DMA-328 Stop Motion II DMA-310 Maquette Sculpture		*Additional courses approved to fulfill Animation Major Electives* DIL-147 Figure Illustration I DIL-246 Anatomical Figure Illustration FLM-225 Sound Design I FLM-226 Sound Design II FLM-254 Playing the Self Note: Some courses may require additional approval for registration, based on availability, offerings and prerequisites.
Open Electives	6.0	Open electives are not required for this program.
Art Eduction	30.0	Art Education required courses.
Art Education (DAE)	15.0	Successfully complete required credits DAE 200, 250, 315, 405 & 407 – before taking Directed Teaching & Seminar semester.
Art Education Elective	3.0	Successfully complete an approved undergraduate studio course to satisfy this requirement (prior to Directed Teaching/Seminar semester)
Art Education (DAE) Directed Teaching & Seminar	12.0	Successfully complete DAE 510 & 520 in final semester (all other BFA credit requirements should be satisfied prior).
Total Program Credits	139.0	Total credits required 138 – 139^‡
Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program, GPA minimum requirement = 2.0 Additional minimum GPA requirement for Art Education requirements = 2.7

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.

June 10, 2026

Blog

Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Additional Information

Studio Elective

GPA Requirement

Footnotes

Master of Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Additional Information

GPA Requirement

Footnotes

Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Additional Information

Assigned Electives

GPA Requirement

Footnotes

Master of Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

Summer Semester = 3-4 Credit Hours

Second Year

Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours

Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours

Additional Information

Assigned Electives

GPA Requirement

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Second Year

Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Fifth Year

Program & Credit Requirement Details

Footnotes

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Second Year

Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Fifth Year

Program & Credit Requirement Details

Footnotes

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

Second Semester = 18 Credit Hours

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours