Curriculum: 2012–2013

BFA Fashion Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 134 credits, as designated by the program. A maximum of 67 credits of undergraduate-level coursework can be transferred. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.

Prospective students seeking admission for fall 2013 or later should refer to the 2013–2014 curriculum.

First Year F S
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 3
PLEN 1020 Critical Reading & Writing 1 3 -
PLEN 1021 Critical Reading & Writing 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
  18 18
Sophomore Year F S
PUFD 2002 Integrated Studio 1 6 -
PUFD 2003 Integrated Studio 2 - 6
PUFD 2035 Visual Communication 1 3 -
PUFD 2036 Visual Communication 2 - 3
Program Electives
2 3
PLFS 2000 History of Fashion Design - 3
PLDS 2500 Intro to Design Studies: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 2501 Intro to Design Studies: Recitation 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  17 18
Junior Year F S
PUFD 3002 Integrated Studio 3 6 -
PUFD 3003 Integrated Studio 4 - 6
PUFD 3035 Visual Communication 3 3 -
PUFD 3036 Visual Communication 4 - 3
Program Electives
3 3
PLDS 3500 Global Issues in Design: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 3501 Global Issues in Design: Recitation 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective (3000 level)
- 3
Liberal Arts Elective
3 3
  18 18
Senior Year F S
PUFD 4002 Integrated Design: Thesis 1 3 -
PUFD 4003 Creative Technical Studio 1 3 -
PUFD 4012 Integrated Design: Thesis 2 - 3
PUFD 4013 Creative Technical Studio 2 - 3
Program Electives
6 3
Senior Seminar
3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  15 12
TOTAL CREDITS 134

BA/BFA Fashion Design Program

First Year F S
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
LFYW 1000 Lang First Year Writing 4 -
LFYW 1500 Lang First Year Writing - 4
  19 19
Second Year F S
PUFD 2002 Integrated Studio 1 6 -
PUFD 2003 Integrated Studio 2 - 6
PUFD 2035 Visual Communication 1 3 -
PUFD 2036 Visual Communication 2 - 3
Program Electives
  3
Lang Seminars 8 8
  17 20
Third Year F S
PUFD 3002 Integrated Studio 3 6 -
PUFD 3003 Integrated Studio 4 - 6
PUFD 3035 Visual Communication 3 3 -
PUFD 3036 Visual Communication 4 - 3
Program Electives
3 3
Lang Seminars 6 4
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
- 3
  18 19
Fourth Year F S
PUFD 4002 Integrated Design: Thesis 1 3 -
PUFD 4003 Creative Technical Studio 1 3 -
PUFD 4012 Integrated Design: Thesis 2 - 3
PUFD 4013 Creative Technical Studio 2 - 3
Art History/Design Studies Elective (3000 level)
- 3
Lang Seminar 12 8
  18 17
Fifth Year F S
Program Electives
6 3
Lang Seminars 12 12
  18 15
TOTAL CREDITS 180

Please note: Students are advised to refer to the current applicable program catalog for degree completion requirements and to confirm their progress in satisfying those requirements with their advisors.


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