Digital Design, B.A.
The mission of the Media + Design program is to provide students with the research and problem-solving skills necessary to create strategic, innovative, cultural and socially significant communication solutions. Students will understand how communication can create change through design, public relations and digital media marketing. Upon graduation, students of SoPA’s Media + Design program will be prepared to enter a highly competitive workforce in the industries of graphic design, interactive design, public relations, digital media marketing and advertising.
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement Awards the B.A. in Digital Design following the completion of 120 credits, which includes 42 credits in the major. All students in the digital design major take core courses in design foundations and then declare a career track to specialize in either Graphic Design or Interactive UX/UI Design.
Blocks
Blocks notate the prescribed order of coursework. Courses within each block may be taken at the same time.
Reviews
Students in the Digital Design program will undergo two reviews during their matriculation: Lower Level Review and Upper Level Review. Students must complete both reviews at the appropriate time as it relates to their specific major/concentration and matriculation.
A score of 70 or higher constitutes passing the review, which means that the student is ready to proceed in the program. Students who do not pass may resubmit their portfolios the following semester incorporating feedback from their rubric.
Both reviews are to ensure mastery of skills and are intended to ensure that students will succeed in upper-level coursework.
Graphic Design Track
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | 9 | |
| Digital Design Foundations | ||
| Digital Imaging | ||
| Digital Illustration | ||
| Block 2 | 9 | |
| Typography Studio I | ||
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| Branding & Semiotics | ||
Lower Level Review | ||
| Block 3 | 18 | |
| Foundations of Interactive Design | ||
| Intro to Copywriting | ||
| Digital Page Layout | ||
| Design Studio I | ||
| Motion Design Studio 1 | ||
| Design Studio II | ||
Upper Level Review | ||
| Block 4 | 6 | |
| Portfolio & Prof Practices | ||
| Capstone: Media & Design | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
Interactive UX/UI Track
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | 12 | |
| Digital Design Foundations | ||
| Digital Imaging | ||
| Digital Illustration | ||
| Typography Studio I | ||
| Block 2 | 6 | |
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| Foundations of Interactive Design | ||
Lower Level Review | ||
| Block 3 | 6 | |
| Branding & Semiotics | ||
| UX Research & Strategy | ||
| Block 4 | 12 | |
| Interactive Design Studio I | ||
| Digital Storytelling | ||
| Motion Design Studio 1 | ||
| Interactive Design Studio II | ||
Upper Level Review | ||
| Block 5 | 6 | |
| Portfolio & Prof Practices | ||
| Capstone: Media & Design | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
For more information, contact the School of Professional Advancement.