Majors

Students who pursue a degree in Comprehensive Design will explore different areas of art and design, including objects, furniture, interiors, architecture, public art and the urban environment. Comprehensive Design is a unique interdisciplinary program, where the curriculum focuses on the concept of design thinking – fundamental process of problem-solving that addresses social challenges and the tangible needs of users.

Comprehensive Design is a good fit for students with an interest in product development or industrial design, involving the creation of clothing, shoes, household items, furniture, automobiles, or other design objects. When pursuing this degree, students will investigate both analog and digital applications of drawing, 2D composition, and 3D constructions, utilizing more complex methods to realize their designs. Students will also develop free-hand sketching and hardline rendering skills and create prototypes of objects and spaces using traditional building techniques while also employing the latest 3D modeling and 3D printing technology.

Students choose one of the following concentrations in Comprehensive Design:

• Environmental Design
• Object and Product Design

For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.