Design, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Design
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20 (including HIST and language courses or proficiency)
- Credits in Major: 60
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Use MySeattleU to plan courses.
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Sign up for academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for further guidance.
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
Year 1
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | AVCS 1100 / ARTD 1000 - Design & Color | 5 |
| Fall | Language 1150 | 5 |
| Fall | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Winter | ARTD 2710 - Digital Imaging | 5 |
| Winter | Language 1250* | 5 |
| Winter | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Spring | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Spring | Language 1350* | 5 |
Year 2
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ARTD 2700 - Typography* | 5 |
| Fall | UCOR 1300 / Drawing I | 5 |
| Fall | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Winter | ARTD 2720 / 2750 - Layout Basics* | 5 |
| Winter | Major Elective | 5 |
| Winter | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Spring | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 | 5 |
| Spring | Major Elective | 5 |
| Spring | UCOR Module I | 5 |
Year 3
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ARTD 3700 - Graphic Design I* | 5 |
| Fall | General Elective | 5 |
| Fall | UCOR Module II* | 5 |
| Winter | ARTD 4700 - Graphic Design II* | 5 |
| Winter | General Elective | 5 |
| Winter | UCOR Module II* | 5 |
| Spring | ART 4850 - Contemporary Practices and Portfolio* | 5 |
| Spring | AVCS 3830 - History of Design or Major Elective | 5 |
| Spring | UCOR Module II* | 5 |
Year 4
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | UCOR Module III* | 5 |
| Fall | ARTD 3750 - Web Design* | 5 |
| Fall | General Elective | 5 |
| Winter | ARTD 4770 - UI/UX Design* | 5 |
| Winter | AVCS 3700–3800 or General Elective | 5 |
| Winter | UCOR Module III* | 5 |
| Spring | General Elective | 5 |
| Spring | AVCS 3830 - History of Design or Major Elective | 5 |
| Spring | UCOR Module III* | 5 |
University Core Requirements
- Module I: Academic Writing, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
- Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Business Ethics
- Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges, Natural Sciences & Global Challenges