Interdisciplinary Design BA
Program Purpose
Interdisciplinary Design BA students pursue focused studies that combine multiple disciplines to pursue hybrid degrees in highly specialized disciplines or new and emerging disciplines. These hybrid degrees merge established disciplines into a single curriculum, distinct from sub-disciplines inside other BFA programs.
The degree program currently offers hybrids between Photo- and Lens-Based Design (PH), Graphic Design (GD), Illustration (IL), and Product and User Experience Design (PXD) BFAs. Students in hybrid programs enroll in focused studies such as Motion & Film Title Design (PH + GD), Lettering or Graphic Illustration (IL + GD), or Product Packaging (PXD + GD). Students wishing to explore design careers in Photo- and Lens-based Design, Animation, Graphic Design, or Illustration are encouraged to pursue those specific BFA degree programs. Please note the department offers no classes or hybrid degrees in fashion design, interior design, or architecture.
Learning Outcomes
Communication Through Design
Students will be able to understand the basic principles of design, including composition, color and visual form.
Students will be able to identify international design artifacts throughout history and recognize their influence on contemporary visual culture.
Students will be able to survey the potential career paths within their chosen emphasis and identify the current challenges in the fields.
Students will be able to demonstrate the basic skills of their chosen emphasis, including representational drawing, principles of motion, photography, and graphic design.