Design, Bachelor of Arts | CSUDH

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

Elective Requirements

Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 Units)

See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" section in the University Catalog.

Statutory Requirements: United States History, Constitution and American Ideals (6 Units)

See the "University Graduation Requirements" section in the University Catalog.

Major Requirements (54 units)

The following courses, or their approved equivalents, are required for all candidates for this degree.

Lower Division Required Courses (12 units)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
ART 170	2-D Design	3
ART 171	3-D Design	3
ART 179	Drawing 1	3
DGN 110	Intro to Design Applications	3

Upper Divisions Required Courses (48 units)

1. Required Courses (45 units)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
ARH 352	Design History	3
DGN 310	Graphic Design 1	3
DGN 320	Typography 1	3
DGN 330	Motion Design 1	3
DGN 340	Web Design 1	3
DGN 410	Graphic Design 2	3
DGN 420	Typography 2	3
DGN 430	Motion Design 2	3
DGN 440	Web Design II	3
DGN 450	Interactive Design	3
DGN 460	Portfolio 1 and Internship	3
DGN 470	Portfolio 2 and Internship	3
PHT 300	Digital Photography	3

2. Elective (3 units)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Select one of the following courses:
ARH 332	Modern Architecture
ARH 333	Contemporary Art
ARH 363	Art of Latin America
ARH 370	Art and Social Protest

Students who complete the B.A. in design program will:

Create solutions for a wide range of print and digital media projects using problem-solving thinking and creative practices. (Critical thinking)
Acquire and cite visual and industry-related vocabulary for print and digital media. (Disciplinary Proficiency)
Know the work of a broad and multicultural range of artists/designers, and of historical, contemporary art/design movements. (Critical thinking)
Design a wide range of projects relevant to print and digital media using industry-related software applications. (Disciplinary Proficiency)
Present written and oral critique of a broad range of design work, both by students and professionals. (Communication)
Design socially engaged work and to engage with the broader community. (Engaged Citizenry)
Demonstrate the competence of best professional practices in time management, project planning and collaboration for a professional entry level position in print, web, interactivity and motion. (Disciplinary Proficiency)
Create entry-level professional work and design a portfolio. (Disciplinary Proficiency)

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4-YEAR ROADMAP
4-YEAR ROADMAP
2-YEAR ROADMAP

4-YEAR ROADMAP

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Hours
ART 170	2-D Design	3
DGN 110	Intro to Design Applications	3
1C Oral Communication		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
	Hours	15
Spring
ART 171	3-D Design	3
ART 179	Drawing 1	3
GE Area 5A		3
2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning		3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
ARH 352	Design History	3
DGN 310	Graphic Design 1	3
GE Area 1B Logical/Critical Thinking
GE Area 1A English Compposition		3
GE Area 4B Global and Historical Perspectives		3
GE Area 6 Ethnic Studies		3
	Hours	15
Spring
GE Area 3A Arts (WMS 330 recommended)		3
GE Area 5B Natural Sciences in Life Science		3
GE Area 5C Natural Sciences Laboratory		3
ARH 333 or ARH 332 or ARH 370	Contemporary Art or Modern Architecture or Art and Social Protest	3
PHT 300	Digital Photography	3
	Hours	15
Third Year
Fall
DGN 320	Typography 1	3
DGN 330	Motion Design 1	3
DGN 340	Web Design 1	3
GE Area 3B Humanities		3
GE Area 4A Perspectives on Individuals, Groups, and Societies		3
	Hours	15
Spring
DGN 410	Graphic Design 2	3
DGN 420	Typography 2	3
DGN 430	Motion Design 2	3
DGN 440	Web Design II	3
1B Critical Thinking		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Year
Fall
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (GWAR Certified Course (ENG 350))	3
GE Area 4UD Integrative Studies in the Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
DGN 450	Interactive Design	3
DGN 460	Portfolio 1 and Internship	3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in the Physical and Biological Sciences		3
	Hours	15
Spring
DGN 470	Portfolio 2 and Internship	3
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	120

2-YEAR ROADMAP

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Hours
ARH 352	Design History	3
DGN 310	Graphic Design 1	3
DGN 320	Typography 1	3
DGN 330	Motion Design 1	3
DGN 340	Web Design 1	3
	Hours	15
Spring
PHT 300	Digital Photography	3
DGN 410	Graphic Design 2	3
DGN 420	Typography 2	3
DGN 430	Motion Design 2	3
DGN 440	Web Design II	3
GE Area 4UD Integrative Studies in the Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
	Hours	18
Second Year
Fall
DGN 450	Interactive Design	3
DGN 460	Portfolio 1 and Internship	3
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (satisfies GWAR requirement)	3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in the Physical and Biological Sciences		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Spring
ARH 332 or ARH 333 or ARH 370	Modern Architecture or Contemporary Art or Art and Social Protest	3
DGN 470	Portfolio 2 and Internship	3
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities		3
ELECTIVE to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	60