School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 36131 HEGIS 1009
The major in Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design prepares students for opportunities in design positions as exhibition designers, store planners, visual merchandisers, museum exhibition designers, event planners, and designers for other themed environments. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2018.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | VP 301 - Overview of Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design | 2 |
| VP 311 - Space and Environment for Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design | 2 | |
| VP 312 - Product Presentation | 2 | |
| VP 321 - Visualization and Sketching for Design | 2 | |
| VP 331 - Three-Dimensional Construction for Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see American History* G10 | 3 |
| choice - see History of Art and Civilization* | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | VP 313 - Visual Presentation in In-Store Design | 2 |
| VP 314 - Mannequin Presentation for Retail and Exhibitions | 2 | |
| VP 332 - Merchandising Lab for In-Store Design | 1 | |
| VP 341 - Graphic Strategy for Visual Presentation | 2 | |
| DE 226 - CAD for Visual Presentation | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | ID 241 - Lighting Design I | 1.5 |
| PH 118 - Beginning Digital Photography | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Other World Civilizations* G9 | 3 |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | VP 411 - Interpretive Exhibition Design | 2 |
| VP 441 - Interpretive Exhibition Graphics | 2 | |
| choice - see Major Area Elective** | 1.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | AC 262 - Multimedia Presentations for Business | 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | EN 323 - Specialized Writing and Thesis Preparation | 3 |
| choice - see Foreign Language* | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | VP 412 - Senior Design Project | 4 |
| VP 461 - Portfolio and Professional Presentation | 2 | |
| IC 497 - Senior Internship C: Career Planning | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | BE 404 - Business for Visual Presentation | 2 |
| choice - see Related Area Elective*** | 1.5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Foreign Language* | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MAJOR AREA | 33.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | 10 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 18 | |
| Total Credits: | 61.5 | |
Fall 2018 Requirements: see below
* Liberal Arts and Art History: 18 credits
- American History: 3 credits. CHOICE of any course that meets the General Education American History requirement (G10)
- English and Speech: 3 credits. EN 323
- Foreign Language: 6 credits. Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must meet the General Education Foreign Language requirement (G8)
- History of Art and Civilization: 3 credits. CHOICE of any HA course (for which prerequisites have been met) not previously taken or required
- Other World Civilizations: 3 credits. CHOICE of any HA course that meets the General Education Other World Civilizations requirement (G9)
**Major Area Elective: 1.5 credits (minimum)
CHOICE of DE 401, DE 234, VP 421, VP 431, VP 432, or VP 433
***Related Area Elective: 1.5 credits (minimum)
CHOICE of any elective course in Art and Design for which student has met prerequisite(s)
If you are a high school student
You are encouraged to apply to the two-year associate degree program (AAS) in Communication Design Foundation. Upon completing that degree, you may apply into the two-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design. Applicants are expected to submit a competitive portfolio and will be interviewed by department representatives.
If you have an AAS of BFA from FIT
FIT students completing the FIT AAS degree in Interior Design may also be considered for the BFA in Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design. Applicants from all other FIT AAS majors are encouraged to apply for the one-year AAS in Communication Design Foundation. Upon completion of the AAS, you may apply to the two-year BFA in Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design.
If you have credits or a degree from another college
Students transferring from an equivalent Art and Design degree program may apply to the two-year BFA in Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design. An equivalent program will include the FIT-required liberal arts credit and major coursework. A competitive portfolio is required..
Prospective applicants that are unsure of their qualifications should contact the Office of Admissions prior to applying to the program.