Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN DESIGN Undergraduate Advising Students admitted to the B.F.A. degree program are advised by the Coordinator of Undergraduate Student Services. After a student has completed the hours of Basic Design Studies courses, he or she is advised and mentored by faculty member(s) in the major field. Check sheets describing each program in detail are available from the main design office (http://design.ku.edu/checksheets), 205 Marvin Hall, 785-86-578. Students are encouraged to seek advice from any faculty member in a specific area of interest. Undergraduate Admission Freshman Students First-year students interested in design should enter the department directly. All design applicants must answer essay questions and submit a digital portfolio (on a CD or flash drive) of 0 to 20 images, including a color inventory sheet. See the department website (http://design.ku.edu/ admission-requirements) for details. Applications must be submitted online through the Office of Admissions. (http://admissions.ku.edu) All final high school transcripts must be sent to Admissions upon graduation certification. The essays, portfolio, and inventory sheet should be mailed directly to the department by the indicated application deadline. (http://design.ku.edu/applytoku) Advanced Placement (AP) in Design Students who score 5 on the CEEB Advanced Placement Examination may receive up to credit hours in art or design studio electives. Advanced placement credit does not exempt students from the Basic Design Studies studio requirements. Transfer Students Students may transfer to the department from other institutions if they have B (.0) average or higher. They must also pass a portfolio and essay review. Admission is highly competitive. All design applicants must answer essay questions and submit a digital portfolio (on a CD or flash drive) of 0 to 20 images, and a color inventory sheet. See the department website (http://design.ku.edu/admission-proceedures-transfer-re-admitor-change-school-students) for details. Students with more than 2 hours of college level credit must have at least a.0 cumulative GPA on a.0 point scale at a college or university. Students with less than 2 hours of college level credit will be evaluated on the freshmen requirements (http://design.ku.edu/ admission-requirements). Applications must be submitted online through the Office of Admissions (http://admissions.ku.edu/?initial=transfers). All transcripts from previously attended institutions must be sent to Admissions. The essays, portfolio, and inventory sheet should be mailed directly to the department by the indicated application deadline (http://design.ku.edu/admissionrequirements). The department encourages all transfer students to follow the full -year program. Transfer students are considered for admission and will be placed accordingly. Transfer students with fewer than hours in studio courses equivalent to the Basic Design Studies courses must enroll in the Foundation studios (BDS courses). Students who wish to transfer or more credit hours in art and design studio courses may be requested to submit examples of their work to the chair for evaluation before enrollment. Portfolios should represent all college-level studio experiences and must contain original examples of drawings and designs. Paintings, sculpture, and other threedimensional work should be submitted as PDFs or JPGs on a CD or flash drive. Possible receipt of advanced-standing credit is decided by review of portfolio work representing all courses for which advanced standing is to be considered. A catalog description and syllabus for each course must accompany the portfolio. Consideration for advanced standing is based on the nature and quality of work in courses for which it is sought. Prospective transfer students must submit applications and portfolios the spring semester prior to the fall term for which they are seeking admission. Applicants with a lapse of or more years since their last full-time enrollment may not be able to apply studio credits toward advanced standing or transfer credit. Change of School Students Students may apply to the department from other KU schools if they have B (.0) average or higher. They must also pass a portfolio and essay review. Admission is highly competitive. All design applicants must answer essay questions and submit a digital portfolio (on a CD or flash drive) of 0 to 20 images, including a color inventory sheet. See the department website (http://design.ku.edu/admission-proceedurestransfer-re-admit-or-change-school-students) for details. Students with more than 2 hours of college level credit must have at least a.0 cumulative GPA on a.0 point scale at a college or university. Students with less than 2 hours of college level credit will be evaluated on the freshmen requirements (http://design.ku.edu/ admission-requirements). The department encourages all change of school students to follow the full -year program. Change of school students are considered for admission and will be placed accordingly. Change of school students with fewer than hours in studio courses equivalent to the Basic Design Studies courses must enroll in the Foundation studios (BDS courses). Re-Admit Students Students may be re-admitted to the department if they have B (.0) average or higher. They must also pass a portfolio and essay review. Admission is highly competitive. All design applicants must answer essay questions and submit a digital portfolio (on a CD or flash drive) of 0 to 20 images, and a color inventory sheet. See the department website (http://design.ku.edu/admission-proceedures-transfer-re-admitor-change-school-students) for details. Students with more than 2 hours of college level credit must have at least a.0 cumulative GPA on a.0 point scale at a college or university.
2 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design Students with less than 2 hours of college level credit will be evaluated on the freshmen requirements (http://design.ku.edu/ admission-requirements). Applications must be submitted online through the Office of Admissions (http://admissions.ku.edu/?initial=transfers). All transcripts from previously attended institutions must be sent to Admissions. The essays, portfolio, and inventory sheet should be mailed directly to the department by the indicated application deadline (http://design.ku.edu/admissionrequirements). The department encourages all re-admit students to follow the full -year program. Re-admit students are considered for admission and will be placed accordingly. Re-admit students with fewer than hours in studio courses equivalent to the Basic Design Studies courses must enroll in the Foundation studios (BDS courses). Students who wish to transfer or more credit hours in art and design studio courses may be requested to submit examples of their work to the chair for evaluation before enrollment. Portfolios should represent all college-level studio experiences and must contain original examples of drawings and designs. Paintings, sculpture, and other three-dimensional work should be submitted as PDFs or JPGs on a CD or flash drive. Possible receipt of advanced-standing credit is decided by review of portfolio work representing all courses for which advanced standing is to be considered. A catalog description and syllabus for each course must accompany the portfolio. Consideration for advanced standing is based on the nature and quality of work in courses for which it is sought. Prospective readmit students must submit applications and portfolios the spring semester prior to the fall term for which they are seeking admission. Applicants with a lapse of or more years since their last full-time enrollment may not be able to apply studio credits toward advanced standing or credit. Restrictions on Admission By permission of the Kansas Board of Regents, application for admission or transfer to the Department of Design may be refused if the available instructional space does not allow the addition of more students. Students may be denied admission to the department if they do not meet the academic requirements and/or do not pass the portfolio review. It is recommended that students apply before the indicated deadline. Undergraduate Requirements for Graduation Degrees from the Department of Design and the School of Architecture, Design and Planning are conferred on candidates who have satisfactorily completed the necessary course requirements. Students must complete the total hours required for the degree; 5 credit hours must be in junior/senior-level courses, numbered 00 and above. At least 0 hours must be in residence to receive a degree from the department and KU. Only hours of activity and/or performance work will count toward the degree. English At least hours of English composition and literature are required of all design students, consisting of: ENGL 0 Composition ENGL 02 Critical Reading and Writing Select one of the following: ENGL 20 ENGL 20 ENGL 20 ENGL 2 Topics in Reading and Writing: Introduction to Fiction Introduction to Poetry Introduction to the Drama Some areas require additional course work in English. Students must enroll continuously in ENGL 0 or ENGL 02, as appropriate, until completed. When the requirement is reduced, due to an ACT/SAT score or an AP exemption, students must substitute these hours in liberal arts electives. Remedial Courses Remedial courses listed in the catalog and Schedule of Classes are numbered below 00. Such courses include, but are not limited to, MATH 2. If such courses are required for a student they will have to pass the course(s), however, the remedial course(s) do not count toward graduation in design and may not be counted as distribution courses. First-Year Preparation: Basic Design Studies A minimum of hours in Basic Design Studies courses is required before a student may enter a major program in the sophomore year. The hours are composed of Design Thinking and Making I and II and Drawing for Design (BDS) studios. These specified prerequisites must be completed before enrollment in advanced design studio courses. The typical first year enrollment below should be followed for two semesters, unless specific requirements for a degree program are different (6 hours each semester): Basic Design Studies (6) Drawing for Design () Studio () Elective Hallmark Symposium (2) ADS 20 Hallmark Symposium Series 2 English (6) ENGL 0 Composition ENGL 02 Critical Reading and Writing History of art (6) HA 00 Introduction to Western Art History History of art elective Liberal arts (6) Required electives 6 KU Core & Liberal Arts Requirements All design majors must take at least the following courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: ENGL 0 Composition (GE2) ENGL 02 Critical Reading and Writing (GE2) Select one of the following: ENGL 20 ENGL 20 Topics in Reading and Writing: (GE) Introduction to Fiction (GE)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design ENGL 20 ENGL 2 Introduction to Poetry (GE) Introduction to the Drama (GE) ENGL to be determined by the area Arts & Humanities course - HA prefered (GEH) Social Sciences courses (GES) Natural Science courses (GEN) SOC 0 Elements of Sociology (GE) History of art: HA 00/00 Introduction to Western Art History (GE2) Additional hours of art history 6 Concentration-specific CLAS requirements are listed with the course work in more detail. Programs The Department of Design offers the B.F.A. in design with concentrations in Environmental Design, Illustration and Animation, Industrial Design, Photo Media, and Visual Communication Design. All program requirements are 2 credit hours and normally can typically be completed in 8 semesters ( years). Concentrations Environmental Design The Environmental Design program focuses on preparing designers with the critical thinking and technical skills that integrate architecture/ interior architecture, environmental graphics, furniture/casework and product design with traditional interior design practice for the design of the total built environment. Studio project experiences may include simple residential, retailing, hospitality, health care, as well as complex corporate offices functional types. The program provides for collaboration through teamwork opportunities in which students work on joint projects with other disciplines within the School of Architecture, Design and Planning. A total of 2 hours is required for the degree, including 6 hours in design as follows: Studio Requirements (2) VISC 20 Visual Communication Design PHMD Photo Media elective Select one of the following INDD electives: INDD 508 INDD 50 INDD 52 Materials and Processes Human Factors in Design Methods in Design VISC 25 Environmental Graphics (or VISC Elective) Major Studies () ENVD 20 Fundamentals of Interior Design ENVD 200 Fundamentals of Environmental Design ENVD 22 Drawing for Environmental Design ENVD 20 Materials and Sustainability ENVD 0 Environmental Topics (option to repeat for credit) ENVD 05 Research and Programming ENVD 08 Integrated Senior Problems I ENVD 0 Integrated Senior Problems II and Specification ENVD Portfolio and Professional Practice Select two of the following courses for a total of 6 credits: 6 ENVD 0 ARCH 6 Environmental Topics Homeplaces or ARCH 7Architecture of Health INDD 508 Materials and Processes or INDD 50 Human Factors in Design or INDD 52 Methods in Design VISC 25 Environmental Graphics (or VISC Elective) KU CORE & Liberal Arts (60) (OR) Study Abroad: ( and ADS 5 Study Abroad Documenation) Select one of the following: ENGL 5 Fiction Writing I or ENGL 5 Screenwriting I or ENGL 60 Topics in Writing: or ENGL 6 Professional Writing: or ENGL 62 Foundations of Technical Writing Arts & Humanities course (GEH) Natural Sciences Course (GEN) MATH 0 (GE2) PSYC 0 General Psychology (GES) Architecture Studies:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design ARCH 0 Principles of Modern Architecture ARCH 5 Environmental Systems II ARCH 626 Building Technology I: Construction Systems and Assemblies HA 00/00 Introduction to Western Art History (GE2) ARCH 50 ARCH 5 Global History of Architecture I: Origins to Industrial Revolution (500 BCE-700 CE) Global History of Architecture II: From Industrial Revolution to Present (700 CE-Present) General electives 6 Illustration and Animation The Illustration & Animation program prepares students to develop and refine methodologies in image making while acquiring an effective use of visual language, and problem solving skills. Technical skills and techniques, as well as a refined understanding of composition, color and value are developed through the introduction and exploration of traditional and contemporary media. Business and legal issues of the industry are addressed that prepare students for numerous professional options that include print media, book publishing, motion graphics, entertainment, gallery installation, fashion, toys and games, and surface design. The number of students admitted in the fall is based on resources (space and number of faculty members). Beyond first-year studies there is a maximum of 20 seats available for degree-seeking Illustration & Animation majors each year. There are typically two students vying for every one available position. In order to arrive at an impartial means of entry, all first year students declaring Illustration & Animation as their major are ranked according to their cumulative GPA. The first 8 students on the list are allowed first opportunity to enroll in ILLU 05 (Image Making), the first of the twopart second-year foundational sequence. Enrollment for ILLU 05 is done ONLY during the Spring Advising & Enrollment period (for the following Fall term) and entry into the course is based solely on cumulative GPA standings. In order to qualify, students must have successfully completed BDS 0 and 0 (or their equivalents) and be enrolled in (or have completed) BDS 02 and ILLU 205 (or their equivalent) at the time of Spring Advising and Enrollment. Students will also enroll in VISC 20 (Visual Communication). Note: ILLU 205 Drawing Media for Illustration should be taken in the spring semester of the freshman year. A total of 2 credit hours is required for the degree, including 67 hours in art and design courses, as follows: or ART 0 Drawing I Studio Requirements (2) VISC 20 Visual Communication Design PHMD Elective DRWG 2 Life Drawing I PNTG 26 Painting I Major Studies (7) ILLU 205 Drawing Media for Illustration ILLU 05 Image Making ILLU 5 Introduction to Illustration ILLU 05 Drawing Media for Illustration II ILLU 0 Fundamentals of Animation ILLU 5 Illustration Concepts ILLU 25 Concept Art ILLU 5 Sequential and Narrative Illustration ILLU 50 Animation (or Visual Art Elective (00+)) ILLU 5 Advanced Concept Art ILLU 55 Promotion and Marketing for Illustration VISC 50 Portfolio ART 00 & 500: Special Topic in VA Study Abroad: (and ADS 5 Study Abroad COMS 0 Speaker-Audience Communication This requirement should be fulfilled by an HA Arts & Humanities course (GEH) elective. Natural Sciences course (GEN) Social Sciences course (GES) HA 00/00 Introduction to Western Art History HA electives Academic concentration ( hours at the 00+ level, no Design or General electives To enroll in Illustration and Animation courses in this category, students must pass a review and go through checkpoints. For more information, refer to the undergraduate degree and review requirements on the Design website.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design 5 Industrial Design Graduates of KU s Industrial Design program are particularly attractive to potential employers because of our well rounded and rigorous curriculum. Our students find career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines including product design, furniture design, exhibit design, package design, human factors, design research and product planning. The variety of products and systems that fall within the potential scope of an industrial designer's work is extremely broad. Examples range from household appliances to aircraft interiors and from furniture to major electronics equipment, transportation vehicles, and myriad other product areas. Beyond first-year studies there is a maximum of 22 seats available for degree-seeking Industrial Design majors each year. There are typically two students vying for every one available position. In order to arrive at an impartial means of entry, all first year students declaring Industrial Design as their major are ranked according to their cumulative GPA. The first 20 students on the list are allowed first opportunity to enroll in INDD 28 (Intro Industrial Design Studio), the first of the two-part second-year foundational sequence. Enrollment for INDD 28 is done ONLY during the Spring Advising & Enrollment period (for the following Fall term) and entry into the course is based solely on cumulative GPA standings. In order to qualify, students must have successfully completed BDS 0 and 0 (or their equivalents) and be enrolled in (or have completed) BDS 02 and INDD 22 (or their equivalent) at the time of Spring Advising and Enrollment. A total of 2 hours is required for the degree, including 67 hours in design, as follows: Studio Requirements (5) VISC 20 Visual Communication Design INDD 508 Materials and Processes INDD 50 Human Factors in Design INDD 52 Methods in Design Elective studio in Design, Architecture, or Visual Art Major Studies () INDD 22 Drawing for Industrial Design INDD 28 Basic Industrial Design Studio INDD 02 Intermediate Industrial Design Studio INDD 78 Problems in Industrial Design: INDD 6 Advanced Industrial Design Studio INDD 8 Professional Industrial Design Studio Practices INDD 555 Portfolio INDD 580 Senior Industrial Design Studio INDD 58 Senior Industrial Design Studio II INDD Elective Study Abroad: (and ADS 5 Study Abroad This course should be fulfilled by an HA Arts & Humanities Course (GEH) elective. Natural Sciences course (GEN) Social Sciences course (GES) HA 00/00 Introduction to Western Art History HA electives Academic concentration ( hours at the 00+ level, no Design or General electives To enroll in Industrial Design courses in this category, students must pass a review and go through checkpoints. For more information, refer to the undergraduate degree and review requirements on the Design website. Photo Media The Photo Media program at the University of Kansas is dedicated to evaluating and redefining the medium of photography. Through in-depth instruction, students develop a diverse technical skillset, becoming proficient in both analog and digital practices. The program encourages a strong work ethic, and places emphasis on visual literacy. Graduates of the Photo Media program at the University of Kansas leave with exceptional visual communication skills, fully prepared to successfully engage in a wide range of possible careers in lens#based media. The number of students admitted in the fall is based on resources (space and number of faculty members). Beyond first-year studies there is a maximum of 20 seats available for degree-seeking Photo Media majors each year. There are typically two students vying for every one available position. In order to arrive at an impartial means of entry, all first year students declaring Photo Media as their major are ranked according to their cumulative GPA. The first 8 students on the list are allowed first opportunity to enroll in PHMD 20 (Photography I), the first of the two-part second-year foundational sequence. Enrollment for PHMD 20 is done ONLY during the Spring Advising & Enrollment period (for the following Fall term) and entry into the course is based solely on cumulative GPA standings. In order to qualify, students must have successfully completed BDS 0 and 0
6 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design (or their equivalents) and be enrolled in (or have completed) BDS 02 and PHMD 0 (or their equivalent) at the time of Spring Advising and Enrollment. A total of 2 hours is required for the degree, including 67 hours in design, as follows: Studio Requirements (5) VISC 20 Visual Communication Design studio elective courses in Design, Architecture, or Visual Art 2 Major Studies (2) PHMD 0 Fundamentals of Photography PHMD 20 Photography I PHMD 202 Photography II PHMD 20 Understanding Photographs PHMD 02 Photo Media Seminar PHMD 500 Portfolio additional PHMD courses 00+ 2 PHMD 0 or PHMD 50 PHMD 02 or PHMD 502 PHMD 5 or PHMD 55 PHMD 02 PHMD 560 PHMD 560 Special Topics in Photo Media: Study Abroad: (and ADS 5 Study Abroad Arts & Humanities course (GEH) This course should be fulfilled by a HA elective. Natural Sciences course (GEN) Social Sciences course (GES) HA 00/00 Introduction to Western Art History HA 580 History of Photography Academic concentration ( hours at the 00+ level, no Design or General electives To enroll in Photo Media courses in this category, students must pass a review and go through checkpoints. For more information, refer to the undergraduate degree and review requirements on the Design website. Visual Communication Design Visual Communication Designers shape the information that everybody sees, uses and experiences. The Visual Communication Design program at KU prepares students for current professional demands and provides students with the fundamental design thinking, making and process skills required to build a rewarding career and facilitate life-long learning. Career options for visual communication designers include a wide range of areas such as traditional print media, magazine and book design, corporate marketing communications, branding, packaging design, exhibition and environmental design, motion graphic design, website design, interface design and more. The number of students admitted in the fall is based on resources (space and number of faculty members). Beyond first-year studies there is a maximum of 0 seats available for degree-seeking Visual Communication Design majors each year. There are typically two students vying for every one available position. In order to arrive at an impartial means of entry, all first year students declaring Visual Communication as their major are ranked according to their cumulative GPA. The first 6 students on the list are allowed first opportunity to enroll in VISC 202 (Elements of Typography) and VISC 20 (Principles of Visual Communication), the first of the two-part secondyear sequence. Enrollment for VISC 202 & 20 is done ONLY during the Spring Advising & Enrollment period (for the following Fall term) and entry into the course is based solely on cumulative GPA standings. In order to qualify, students must have successfully completed BDS 0 and 0 (or their equivalents) and be enrolled in (or have completed) BDS 02 at the time of Spring Advising and Enrollment. Visual Communication Design Track A total of 2 credit hours is required for the degree, including 67 hours in design courses, as follows: Studio Requirements (5) ILLU 205 Drawing Media for Illustration (or Drawing Elective) PHMD 0 Fundamentals of Photography (or Photo Media elective) studio elective courses in Design, Architecture, or Visual Art Major Studies () VISC 202 Elements of Typography VISC 20 Principles of Visual Communication VISC 02 Typographic Systems
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design 7 VISC 0 Designing Understanding VISC 02 Designer as Author VISC 0 Designing for Social Interactions VISC Publication and Editorial VISC 520 Designing for Change VISC 525 Senior Problems VISC 50 Portfolio Study Abroad: (and ADS 5 Study Abroad This course should be fulfilled by an HA Arts & Humanities course (GEH) elective. Natural Sciences course (GEN) Social Sciences course (GES) HA 00/00 Introduction to Western Art History HA electives Academic concentration ( hours at the 00+ level, no Design or General electives To enroll in Visual Communication courses in this category, students must pass a review and go through checkpoints. For more information, refer to the undergraduate degree and review requirements on the Design website.