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2018 - 2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Design, B.F.A.
 

Fashion Design Concentration

 

B.F.A. Degree (120 credits)

The Fashion Design concentration emphasizes knowledge of and appreciation for apparel design and its related fields. Students learn through a sequential series of courses that develop skills, creativity, and business practice knowledge. Within the framework of a liberal arts education, students learn to identify, research, and solve fashion problems in a functional and aesthetic manner. This concentration provides a course of study that develops an in-depth knowledge base of theoretical, creative, technical skills, and professional practice. The Fashion Design Concentration prepares students for employment in design, manufacturing, costuming, or auxiliary fashion industries. With elective hours students may combine this concentration with other areas such as management, marketing, media studies, theatre and/or art.

Core Curriculum Requirements (43/45 credits)

All majors are required to take the following courses, and are encouraged to take them as part of their Core Curriculum  requirements.

DSN Core (12 credits)

 

DSN Design Support Courses (8-9 credits)

 

DSNF Core (47 credits)

 

Electives (10/11 credits)

UNIV 100  (optional)

Students following the Fashion Design Concentration should consult their advisor in selecting electives to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation.

Total Credits for B.F.A. Degree (120)

 

Major Grade Point Average

The GPA in-major must be 2.5 and is calculated from required courses with a DSN, DSNF, DSNI, or DSNM prefix.

Interior Design Concentration

 

B.F.A. Degree (126 credits)

The Interior Design Concentration provides a comprehensive education preparing students interested in professional interior design careers and its related industries. Students learn to identify, research, and solve interior design problems through a sequential series of courses that develop skills, creativity, and business practice knowledge. Students develop entry-level competencies for a variety of positions including those in corporate, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and residential design. This program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Core Curriculum Requirements (43/45 credits)

All majors are required to take the following courses, and are encouraged to take them as part of their Core Curriculum  requirements.

DSN Core (12 credits)

 

DSN Design Support Courses (8 credits)

DSNI Core (53 credits)

 

Supporting Courses (6 credits)

 

Electives (3/4 credits)

Students following the Interior Design Concentration should consult their advisor in selecting electives to complete the 126 semester hours required for graduation.

Total Credits for B.F.A. Degree (126)

 

Major Grade Point Average

The GPA in-major must be 2.5 and is calculated from required courses with a DSN, DSNF, DSNI, or DSNM prefix.