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Programs of Study
Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design
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Programs of Study
APPLIED DESIGN
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTAD)
90 CREDITS
Admission Date: Fall
The Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design prepares
students to lead and collaborate with teams of creative
and technical professionals. Graduates will able to
produce quality design solutions using technology
effectively. They will be prepared to manage teams
and projects, and create competitive advantages for
business enterprises.
Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design graduates will:
demonstrate ability to actively participate in
and lead a team through a creative process in an
organizational setting
possess a broad theoretical knowledge of a range of
design disciplines
develop a personal design aesthetic that informs and
enriches a student’s future contributions to the field
demonstrate mastery in some and familiarity with
many tools, techniques, and technologies associated
with design and its applications in the workplace
speak, write and present effectively, leveraging
technology to enhance communications
identify important business processes, economic
factors, and considerations in operating or managing a
business or team within a business
employ creative and critical thinking to enhance
problem solving
employ sound principles of organizational behavior
exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, ethical
behavior, and an appreciation for diversity
demonstrate critical thinking, intercultural
appreciation, teamwork, information and technical
literacy, and communication skills
It is the student’s responsibility to discuss sequencing and
work out their individual schedule with a counselor or
adviser. Any developmental coursework a student may be
required to complete may increase the program length.
PREREQUISITES
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in a design-related field,
including 5 college-level credits each: English Composition,
Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, and Humanities.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
APDZ 310 Intro to Applied Design. ........................5
APDZ 312 Design Theory II. ...............................5
APDZ 321 The Business of Design .........................5
APDZ 331 Managing Creativity & Innovation. ..............5
APDZ 332 Entrepreneurship & Design .....................5
APDZ 441 Project Management. ..........................5
APDZ 451 Design Team Practicum. ........................5
APDZ 461 Senior Capstone Project ........................5
CMST 302 Mass Communication ..........................5
ENGL 335 Technical Writing for Designers. .................5
HUM 311 Design Theory .................................5
MATH 341 Mathematics of Design. ........................5
PHIL 321 Ethics of Design. ...............................5
PSYC 441 Psychology of Creativity. .......................5
STEC 351 Principles of Sustainability. .....................5
Any lab science ................................5
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES – 5 CREDITS
Any approved upper division electives including:
APDZ 333 Applied Design Technology. ....................5
APDZ 334 Applied Design Theory .........................5
APDZ 335 Intro to Computational Design. .................5
APDZ 381 Theory of Interactivity. .........................5
APDZ 382 Brand Communication & Marketing. ............5
APDZ 497 Design Practice Internship. ...................1-5
ART 324 Printmaking for Designers. .....................5
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................90
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