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School of Art and Design

Applications accepted for fall only.      NYSED: 00760     HEGIS 5012

The major in Communication Design is a foundation program that provides qualified students the opportunity to advance to baccalaureate programs in Advertising Design, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, and Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design, as well as entry-level positions in advertising agencies, graphic and corporate communications companies, and publishing firms.

Semester 1Credits
MAJOR AREACD 116 - Design Studio Intensive I3.5
CD 173 - Typography I2
CD 126 - Digital Graphics Intensive I2
CD 134 - Capturing Creativity2
RELATED AREAAD 216 - Foundation in Advertising Design2
GD 235 - Survey of Graphic Design ***2
PK 216 - Foundation in Packaging Design2
Semester 2
MAJOR AREACD 216 - Design Studio Intensive II3
CD 226 - Digital Graphics Intensive II2
CD 232 - Visual Language2
CD 273 - Typography II2
RELATED AREADE 216 - Foundation in Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design2
GD 216 - Foundation in Graphic Design2
GD 244 - Introduction to Web Design2
TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
MAJOR AREA18.5
RELATED AREA12
 Total Credits: 30.5

***Meets NASAD Art/Design History Requirements.