Design, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Design
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 60
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Use MySeattleU to plan courses.
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Sign up for academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for further guidance.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | AVCS 1100/ARTD 1000 Design & Color |
UCOR Module I (5) | ARTD 2710 Digital Imaging (5) |
| Course 2 | AVCS 1300 Foundation 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 3 | Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ARTD 2700 Typography* (5) | ARTD 2720 (2750) Layout Basics * (5) | HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR 1300/ Drawing I (5) OR ARTD 2730 (2910) Digital Illustration |
Major Elective (5) | Major Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ARTD 3700 Graphic Design I* (5) | ARTD 4700 Graphic Design II* (5) | ART 4850 Contemporary Practices and Portfolio* (5) |
| Course 2 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | AVCS 3830 History of Design (5) Or Major Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module III* | ARTD 3750 Web Design* (5) | ARTD 4770 UI/UX Design (5) |
| Course 2 | AVCS 3700–3800 | General Elective (5) | AVCS 3830 History of Design (5) Or Major Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I,
II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by
Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2910 Business Ethics
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Students begin this program as Design Candidates. Admission to the
advanced major requires approval and review by faculty of portfolio and
written components after completion of AVCS 1100/ART 1000, AVCS 2110,
ARTD 2700, 2710 or 2730, and 2750. - Major Electives: 15 credits. Choose from Any level from subjects ART, ARTD,
ARTL, AVCS, PHOT, FILM, CPSC, and may include THTR/MUSC 2650,
MKTG 3500. - Art, design, and art history transfer credits are subject to review which may
include portfolio review, audition, exam and/or interview.