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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 5Credits
MAJOR AREAVP 301 - Overview of Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design2
VP 311 - Space and Environment for Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design2
VP 312 - Product Presentation2
VP 321 - Visualization and Sketching for Design2
VP 331 - Three-Dimensional Construction for Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design2
LIBERAL ARTSchoice - see American History* G103
choice - see History of Art and Civilization*3
Semester 6
MAJOR AREAVP 313 - Visual Presentation in In-Store Design2
VP 314 - Mannequin Presentation for Retail and Exhibitions2
VP 332 - Merchandising Lab for In-Store Design1
VP 341 - Graphic Strategy for Visual Presentation2
DE 226 - CAD for Visual Presentation2
RELATED AREAID 241 - Lighting Design I1.5
PH 118 - Beginning Digital Photography2
LIBERAL ARTSchoice - see Other World Civilizations* G93
Semester 7
MAJOR AREAVP 411 - Interpretive Exhibition Design2
VP 441 - Interpretive Exhibition Graphics2
choice - see Major Area Elective**1.5
RELATED AREAAC 262 - Multimedia Presentations for Business3
LIBERAL ARTSEN 323 - Specialized Writing and Thesis Preparation3
choice - see Foreign Language*3
Semester 8
MAJOR AREAVP 412 - Senior Design Project4
VP 461 - Portfolio and Professional Presentation2
IC 497 - Senior Internship C: Career Planning3
RELATED AREABE 404 - Business for Visual Presentation2
choice - see Related Area Elective***1.5
LIBERAL ARTSchoice - see Foreign Language*3
TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
MAJOR AREA33.5
RELATED AREA10
LIBERAL ARTS18
 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 401DE 234VP 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.

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