University of Illinois Chicago College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts 15 courses
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements for the School of Design. English Proficiency Additional information on the English proficiency test requirement for international students can be found on the UIC Admissions website. Minimum test scores for this program are:
β’ Minimum Semester Hours Required 64-82. β’ Coursework: Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 489 | Introduction to Design Practice | 2 |
Introduction to Design Practice (4 hours) a
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 490 | Advanced Studio I: Advanced Topics in Design Fundamentals | 3 |
Advanced Studio I: Advanced Topics in Design Fundamentals (3 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 491 | Advanced Studio II: Advanced Topics in Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| DES 450 | Advanced Topics in Design | 4 |
Advanced Studio II: Advanced Topics in Design Fundamentals (3 hours) Advanced Topics in Design (8 hours) b
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 520 | Design Seminar | 4 |
200- or 300-level Design prerequisite coursework (up to 16 hours) c: First Year Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 500 | Combined Studio | 4 |
Combined Studio (4 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 501 | Research Seminar I | 4 |
Research Seminar I (4 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 502 | Research Seminar II | 0-6 |
Research Seminar II (6 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 510 | Advanced Graphic Design I | 4 |
Advanced Graphic Design I (4 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 511 | Advanced Graphic Design II | 4 |
Advanced Graphic Design II (4 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 512 | Documentation Studio | 4 |
Documentation Studio (4 hours): Second Year Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 500 | Combined Studio | 4 |
Combined Studio (4 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 520 | Design Seminar | 4 |
Design Seminar (8 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 540 | Research Studio | 4 |
Research Studio (4 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 541 | Master's Research Project + Exhibition | 4 |
Master's Research Project + Exhibition (4 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 542 | Master's Research Project Advising | 2 |
Master's Research Project Advising (2 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 597 | Master's Project | 0-4 |
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