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DESIGN (Graphic/Information)
Faculty
Susan Vial (Chair, Maloney 139), Edward Astarita (Marketing), Joan
Calvert (Computer Science), Eleanor Thornton (Design), C. Benjamin Tyson
(Communication) (Dept. phone: 832-2557)
Department Overview
The Department of Design provides an academic structure for the
advancement of graphic and information design training and degrees at
the University. The Department of Design was established to promote
professional training in the expanding areas of graphic design, web site
design, multimedia design and digital imaging. Faculty members have
backgrounds in graphic design, fine art, advertising, illustration,
communications, marketing, computer science, management information
systems, web site design, multimedia design and CD ROM presentation.
Program Overview
The study of Information Design at CCSU includes the design of
traditional graphic (print) material as well as other forms of digital
information, including web site design and multimedia design. Graduates
are expected to take leadership positions in the design industry,
including graphic design, publishing, advertising, multimedia design,
web design, digital imaging and corporate information design.
The degree program is unique in curriculum and structure, including
course work in design practice, marketing, management, computer
applications, design theory, research methods, history of design and
Internship. The program, similar to the actual practice of design,
addresses not only the theoretical, creative and technical aspects of
visual design, but business applications as well. This unique degree
program delivers graduates who meet and exceed the challenges of the rapidly evolving field.
The department faculty is composed of members with backgrounds in
Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, Illustration, Communications,
Marketing, Computer Science, Web Site Design, Multimedia Design, and
Interactive Presentation.
Facilities
The Department of Design maintains state-of-the-art computer
laboratories and a print center that are dedicated to various aspects of
design training. Faculty and staff with professional software training
and design background operate these facilities.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Arts degree in Information Design must hold
a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher
education. The undergraduate record must demonstrate clear evidence of
ability to undertake and pursue successfully advanced study in the
graduate field.
In addition to standard university graduate admission requirements, the
Department of Design requires that successful applicants submit the
following materials to the Admissions Office:
1. Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2. 12 credits of undergraduate course work in design with a grade of “B”
or better. These courses will be reviewed by the Department for
appropriate content.
3. Application essay including applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate
study in Information Design and future career goals, to be submitted
directly to the Department of Design (Graphic/Information).
4. A slide or CD ROM Portfolio (Macintosh compatible), containing ten
examples of applicant’s design work, to be submitted directly to the
Department of Design (Graphic/Information).
Note: Successful applicants will be expected to take a technical
competency test prior to admission to DES designated courses requiring
computer use.
Program
MASTER OF ARTS IN INFORMATION DESIGN (36 credits)
Core Courses (24 cr.):
MKT 470 Marketing Communications Campaign
MGT 552 Management Theory and Practice
DES 499 Computer Applications for Graphic/Information Design
DES 501 Graphic/Information Design Theory I
DES 502 Graphic/Information Design Theory II
DES 520 Advanced History of Design
DES 598 Research Methods in Design
Specialization (9 cr.):
DES 503 Graphic/Information Design Practice I
DES 504 Graphic/Information Design Practice II
DES 537 Advanced Design Internship
Directed Elective (3 cr.):
MGT, MKT, BUS or ART course as approved by adviser
Capstone (3 cr.):
DES 599 Design Thesis
Note: Students enrolled in the following courses will be assessed a $65
Design Lab Fee: DES 436, 438, 439, 465, 498, 499, 503, 504, 598, 599.
Contact the Department for additional information.
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