Design - Interaction Design Emphasis, BA/BS

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Program Description

This program spans all forms of visual communication with a unique tie to emerging technologies. Students can choose from three emphasis areas, Graphic Design, Digital Design and Interaction Design. Courses teach students to work in both print and interactive mediums. Students learn to integrate Design Thinking and design theory with hands-on application both in and out of the classroom.

Program Curriculum

120 credits

Utah Tech General Education Requirements

All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.

General Education Core Requirements
English3-7
Mathematics3-5
American Institutions3-6
Life Sciences 3-10
Physical Sciences3-5
Laboratory Science0-1
Fine Arts3
Literature/Humanities3
Social & Behavioral Sciences3
Exploration 3-5
Bachelor of Arts: Foreign Language Requirement3-16
Complete one of the following:
- Complete 16 credits in a single foreign language, through earned credit (grade C or higher), credit by examination, or vertical credit from the courses listed on the GE Foreign Language Requirement page 1
- Complete a 2020 or higher foreign language course (grade C or higher)
- Complete a 3060 foreign language course listed below (grade C or higher)
- Receive 16 transfer credits for GEFL 1000 (8) and GEFL 2000 (8) in a single foreign language (grade C or higher)
OR
Complete a 1010 course listed below in a second foreign language (grade C or higher) AND one of the following:
1. In a language not taught at Utah Tech, receive 12 FLATS exam credits for FLAT 1000 (8) and FLAT 2000 (4)
or
2. In a language not taught at Utah Tech, receive 12 transfer credits articulated as GEFL 1000 (8) and GEFL 2000 (4) (all grade C or higher)
OR
Available only to students who are nonnative English speakers, complete one of the following:
- Complete 16 credits of ESL courses listed below (grade B or higher)
- Complete ESL 2750 or ESL 2760 (grade B or higher).
- Submit one of the following test scores required for unconditional Utah Tech admission: TOEFL (61 iBT, 173 CBT, or 500 PBT); or Michigan (70); or USU-IELE equivalent score. Other tests may be accepted for admission to Utah Tech but will not fulfill this requirement. Official scores must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
Total Hours3-16

Design Core Requirements

ART 11303-Dimensional Design I3
ARTH 3750Graphic Design History3
DES 1100Intro to Digital Design (or DES 1101 and DES 1102 and DES 1103)3
or DES 1111 Intro to Digital Design Skills Exam
DES 1200Image Making3
DES 1300Design I3
DES 2100Design Thinking3
DES 2200Photography for Design3
DES 2300Design II3
DES 2710Typography I3
DES 2780Making and Materials3
DES 3000Design III3
DES 3610Portfolio Development I1
DES 4600Senior Project3
DES 4610Portfolio Development II2
ENGL 2100Technical Writing (ALCS)3
or ENGL 3010 Professional Writing and Business Ethics
IXD 1300Web for Designers3

Interaction Design Emphasis Requirements

IXD 1200Foundations in Interaction Design3
IXD 2000Intro to Tangible Interaction3
IXD 3500Interface Design3
IXD 4100Interaction Design3
IXD 4200Tangible Interaction3
Complete fifteen credits (15) from the following courses:15
ART 1110
Drawing and Composition (FA)
ART 2060
Digital Photography (FA)
ART 2230
Intro to Printmaking
ART 3110
Creative Perspective Drawing
ART 3910R
Digital Painting (Non-repeatable)
DES 1610
Screen Printing
DES 3300
Motion Graphics I
DES 3400
Information Design
DES 3600
3-D Visualization
DES 3710
Typography II
DES 3780
Production Design
DES 3800
Branding
DES 4300
Motion Graphics II
DES 4650
Publication Design
DES 4750
Package Design
DES 4900R
Independent Research
DES 4920R
Internship
DES 4990
Special Topics in Design
SE 3500
Tech Entrepreneurship
SE 3550
Online Marketing and SEO (ALCS)

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
  2. Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
  3. Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency
  4. Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
  5. Grade C or higher required in all design courses

Graduation Plan

1st Year
Fall SemesterHoursSpring SemesterHours
First Year Recommended Elective2DES 13003
DES 11003DES 21003
DES 12003ENGL 20103
ENGL 10103IXD 13003
General Education (Physical Science & Lab)4General Education (Fine Arts)3
Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements.Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements.
 15 15
2nd Year
Fall SemesterHoursSpring SemesterHours
ART 11303DES 22003
DES 27103DES 23003
IXD 12003DES 27803
General Education (American Institutions)3General Elective3
General Education (Life Science)3General Education (Mathematics))3
Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements.Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements.
 15 15
3rd Year
Fall SemesterHoursSpring SemesterHours
ARTH 37503DES 30003
ENGL 2100 or 30103IXD 35003
IXD 20003DES Elective3
DES Elective: Upper Division3DES Elective: Upper Division3
General Education (Social & Behavioral Sciences)3General Education (Literature & Humanities3
Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements.Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements.
 15 15
4th Year
Fall SemesterHoursSpring SemesterHours
IXD 41003DES 46003
DES 36101DES 46102
General Education (Exploration)3IXD 42003
General Elective: Upper Division3DES Elective: Upper Division3
General Elective: Upper Division6DES Elective: Upper Division3
Milestones & Notes: Apply for graduation (SPRING DEADLINE NOV. 1, FALL DEADLINE APR. 1). Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements.Milestones & Notes: Double check with advisor for final classes. Maintain minimum program grade requirements. Congratulations!
 16 14
Total Hours 120

Design Program Learning Outcomes

At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Synthesize content into form using the design process.
  2. Consider different theories, design principles and processes in generating solutions.
  3. Weigh and apply ethical, legal, and social responsibilities in all aspects of practice.
  4. Construct effective solutions in teams to accomplish a common goal.
  5. Author effective visual, oral, and written communication for a range of audiences.