Bachelor [Communication Design] From Buffalo State

Students begin with foundation courses in two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, color, art history, and design history. The major is completed with courses in communication design and selected major electives. Internships are required of senior level majors.

The remaining credit hours are completed in required Intellectual Foundations courses and in other chosen studio courses.

All students entering the communication design major enter with a bachelor of fine arts (BFA-AH CMD) intent, and are required to pass a portfolio review for admission into the upper division. Commit-to-major portfolio reviews are conducted by faculty and generally take place during the sophomore year after the completion of selected foundations courses, as well as the first course in the intended major. To continue in the B.F.A. degree program, a 3.0 GPA must be maintained in the major.

Transfer students are urged to submit their portfolios the semester before transfer in order to facilitate placement in departmental courses and/or for possible commit-to-major portfolio review. Please call the Design Department for additional information.