B.Des. Interactive and Graphic Design - Legacy
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 142: 2D Design or DESN 24: Typography | 3 |
| ART 133: Drawing 1 or DESN 144: Dig Theory | 3 |
| ART 203: Survey Art History II | 3 |
| ENG 110: English Composition | 3 |
| COMM 100: Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 142: 2D Design or DESN 24: Typography | 3 |
| ART 133: Drawing 1 or DESN 144: Dig Theory | 3 |
| ART 242: 3D Design | 3 |
| WELL 175: Wellness | 3 |
| Math course (placement test required) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| DESN 247: Intro to Exp and Interact Design | 3 |
| DESN 344: Vix Comm and Graphic Design I | 3 |
| Art History Elective | 3 |
| G3 (3 of these classes must be at 200 level or higher) | 3 |
| G1 (3 of these classes must be at 200 level or higher) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| DESN 246: Intro Sequence, Motion, Vis Comm | 3 |
| DESN (Graphic Design Set 1 course) | 3 |
| DESN 244: Typography II | 3 |
| G2 w/lab (3 of these classes must be at 200 level or higher) | 3 |
| G3 (3 of these classes must be at 200 level or higher) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| DESN (Graphic Design Set 1 course) | 3 |
| DESN (Graphic Design Set 2 course) | 3 |
| DESN Elective | 3 |
| G1 (3 of these classes must be at 200 level or higher) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| DESN (Graphic Design Set 1 course) | 3 |
| DESN (Graphic Design Set 2 course) | 3 |
| DESN or ART Elective (in place of UNIV 103) | 3 |
| Perspectives = DESN 307: Vis Comm Des History | 3 |
| ENGL 311 or 312 or 313 or 316 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| DESN (Graphic Design Set 2 course) | 3 |
| DESN Elective | 3 |
| DESN Elective | 3 |
| G2 w/lab (3 of these classes must be at 200 level or higher) | 3 |
| G1 (3 of these classes must be at 200 level or higher) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| DESN 493 Portfolio | 3 |
| DESN Elective | 3 |
| DESN Elective | 3 |
| G2 w/lab (3 of these classes must be at 200 level or higher) | 3 |
| G3 (3 of these classes must be at 200 level or higher) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Note: 3 classes over your entire degree program (from DESN, ART, or Gen Ed) must have a WRITING component.