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School of Art and Design

Applications accepted for fall only.      NYSED: 00760     HEGIS 5012

The major in Communication Design Foundation 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. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2016. 

 
Semester 1Credits
MAJOR AREACD 116 - Design Studio Intensive I3
CD 126 - Digital Graphics Intensive I2
CD 173 - Typography I2
CD 234 - Color Studies2
CD 235 - Design History3
RELATED AREAAD 216 - Foundation in Advertising Design2
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 AREACT 244 - Introduction to Web Design2
DE 216 - Foundation in Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design2
GD 216 - Foundation in Graphic Design2
TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
MAJOR AREA21
RELATED AREA10
 Total Credits: 31