http://fitnyc.edu/packagingdesign
School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 00669 HEGIS 1009
The major in Packaging Design prepares students for careers as package designers in a number of diverse industries, in positions ranging from designer and junior designer to creative director in brand design firms, and in-house corporate design departments. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2015.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | PK 313 - Advanced Packaging Design I | 4 |
| PK 324 - Packaging Brand Development | 2 | |
| PK 325 - Typography for Brand Packaging | 2 | |
| PK 336 - Packaging Materials and Methods | 2 | |
| PK 341 - Computer Graphics for Packaging Design | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts / Art History (G9)* | 3 |
| choice - see Writing* | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | PK 315 - Digital Prepress for Packaging Design | 2 |
| PK 316 - Advanced Packaging Design II | 3.5 | |
| PK 326 - Packaging Design Interdisciplinary Projects | 1.5 | |
| PK 331 - Flexible Packaging | 3 | |
| PK 342 - Advanced Computer Graphics for Packaging Design | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts electives* | 3 |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | PK 412 - Advanced Packaging Design III | 3.5 |
| PK 426 - 3D Concepts for Packaging Design | 1.5 | |
| PK 431 - Sustainable Packaging Design | 1.5 | |
| PK 451 - Survey of Packaging Design | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | BE 261 - Starting a Small Business | 3 |
| DE 401 - Point-of-Purchase Ad/Display | 2.5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts / Art History* | 3 |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | PK 461 - Packaging Portfolio Development | 2.5 |
| PK 491 - Internship | 3 | |
| PK 492 - Senior Projects in Packaging Design | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | PH 306 - Digital Photography for Packaging Design | 2 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts electives* | 6 |
| ELECTIVE(S) | choice - General Elective(s) | 1.5-3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| ELECTIVE(S) | 1.5-3 | |
| MAJOR AREA | 40 | |
| RELATED AREA | 7.5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 18 | |
| Total Credits: | 67-68.5 | |
*Fall 2015 Requirements: See below.
Liberal Arts and Art History: 18 credits
- English: 3 credits. CHOICE of EN 266, EN 322, EN 325, EN 361, EN 362, EN 363, or EN 364
- Writing: 3 credits. CHOICE of EN 266, EN 322 , EN 361, EN 362, EN 363, or EN 364
- History of Art: 6 credits. CHOICE of one (1) HA course that meets General Education Other World Civilizations requirement (G9) and one (1) additional HA course. See the full list of Art/Design History courses under HA: History of Art and Civilization .
- Liberal Arts electives: 9 credits. Select Liberal Arts courses from the following subject areas: CH (Chinese), EN (English), FI (Film & Media) - any FI course other than FI 261, 361, 461, 362, and 462, FR (French), HA (History of Art), HE (Health Education) 201, 301, IT (Italian), JA (Japanese), MU (Music), HI (History), MA (Mathematics), LA (Liberal Arts), MC (Modern Languages & Cultures), PE (Physical Education & Dance) 215, 216, 217, PL (Philosophy), SC (Science), SP (Spanish), and SS (Social Sciences). See Liberal Arts Courses .