平面设计常见问题

We accept every student with a BA in 设计研究. 学生 必须 参与 DsGD 100 (early Dec) and 104 (early May) portfolio reviews to be eligible to enter 博鳌亚洲论坛GD项目. After completing DsGD 100, students are eligible for pre-admission to the BFA 平面设计 degree. After completing DsGD 104, students are eligible for admission to a BFA degree in graphic design. Both portfolio reviews are required.​

• What is the difference between BA 设计研究 and BFA 平面设计?

  • The 平面设计 Program admits every student as BA 设计研究. 竣工后 of DsGD 100 and with at least a 3.0 GPA, students are eligible to apply for pre-admission BFA平面设计. More information on the BA 设计研究 and BFA 平面设计 程序可以找到 在这里.

• How do I apply for the 平面设计 Program?

  • 请点击 在这里 for complete information on 菠菜网lol正规平台 招生.

• What should I take in Junior/Community College to prepare for BA 设计研究 (Graphic 设计区域)? What classes transfer from my Junior/Community College?

  • Any drawing, photo, art history, and digital applications (Adobe Creative Suite) are good preparation for transferring to 菠菜网lol正规平台. 列表是可用的 在这里.

    For questions about academic plan, progress, transfer units, and GE fulfillments, please contact the general advisors at H&A Student Success Center at Clark Hall Room 244，电话:408.924.5095,电子邮件: ha-successcenter@sh-fyz.com, 网站.

• Should I take all of my GE classes at a Junior/Community College?

  • Transfer students should try to finish all their lower GE at the community college 进入上海外国语大学前. 学生 who enter as freshmen could take three 平面设计 major courses along with two GE courses each semester.

• I already have a 学士学位. Can I still apply to 菠菜网lol正规平台?

  • Unfortunately, 菠菜网lol正规平台 is not currently accepting students interested in pursuing a second 学士学位. In addition, the 平面设计 program does not currently offer 研究生学位.

• I am a current 菠菜网lol正规平台 student. Can I change my major to BA 设计研究 (平面设计 区)?

  • Yes, we welcome students who have GPA of 3.0 and above to join the program. 学生 必须 have taken some art & design related courses. 请电邮至 设计办公室 有关详细信息,.

• Is t在这里 a portfolio review for admission?

  • At this time, t在这里 is no portfolio review for admission for our BA Program. 然而, a Portfolio Review is required to gain admission to our BFA Program.

• When should I apply for BFA 平面设计?

  • We accept every student with a BA in 设计研究. 学生 必须 参与 这两个 the DsGD 100 (early Dec) and 104 (early May) portfolio reviews to be eligible to enter 博鳌亚洲论坛GD项目. After completing DsGD 100, students are eligible for pre-admission to the BFA 平面设计 degree. After completing DsGD 104, students are eligible for admission to a BFA degree in graphic design. Both portfolio reviews are required.

• What kind of work should I submit for the BFA 平面设计 Review?

  • Selected work from DsGD 99 Intro to Typography, DsGD 100 Visual Communication & 过程中, DsGD 104 Intro to 平面设计, and ANI 31 2D 动画 or DsGD 109 Digital App: Motion and Interaction Design. Portfolio submission procedure will be covered by your DsGD 100 and DsGD 104 instructors.

• What type of computer will I need?

  • Our students use 这两个 PCs and Macs; go with what you are most comfortable using. 笔记本电脑 (at least 15-inch monitor recommended) are required as many classes require work in class to be d一个 on a laptop. Computers should be fast enough to run the minimum system requirements for Adobe Creative Suite. 看到 department technology requirement 对细节.

• What computer programs will I need?

  • 学生 will need Adobe Creative Suite. San José State provides current enrolled students in eligible classes with 免费Adobe软件 for their campus computers and their home computers.

• Who do I contact for advice regarding Design classes?

  • For all general information about the 平面设计 Program please contact Design Department Office: Art Building 120, 408-924-4340, design@sh-fyz.com.

    For questions about your major courses (prerequisite approval, substitution, and graduation application, please bring your major form and unofficial transcript to see the graphic design major advisors during their office hours. (you can acquire their office hours 在设计室)