Bachelor of Science in Design - Graphic Design
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
8 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
AED 20,000 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Design is Thinking Made Visible - Saul Bass
Graphic Design, being one of the foremost means of communication today, allows students to develop personal visual responses that will stand out from the crowd. Students will have the opportunity to create groundbreaking designs to meet a variety of graphic needs, including advertising, packaging, print media, branding, and web production. Many companies rely on graphic arts professionals to create brand communications concerning their business objectives. A degree in the Graphic Design program from AUE can help you to take your creative talents into the fast-paced business world.
Aims
Good design is good business! Graphic Design at AUE offers students the chance to study a diverse range of disciplines including packaging, branding, advertising, and publishing in order to ensure the most up-to-date training in professional design.
At AUE, we encourage learners to develop technical, creative, and critical thinking skills that are essential to succeed in today's demanding design industry. Students will be encouraged to develop ideas through experimentation and investigation, with the aim of challenging them to explore the broadest possibilities when responding to design briefs. Our inspirational lectures, workshops, presentations, and tutorial support are designed to give students the best possible introduction to a career in design across a wide range of media.
The American University in the emirates is accredited by the uae ministry of higher education and scientific research
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Curriculum
37 Courses | 126 Credit hours
| General Education | Courses (11) | Credit Hours (33) |
| Core Course | Courses (11) | Credit Hours (30) |
| Specialization | Courses (12) | Credit Hours (54) |
| Free Electives | Courses (3) | Credit Hours (9) |
General Education Course
A: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 12 credit hours (4 courses) from the list below
- University Life - [3 Credit Hours]
- Academic Writing - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Research - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic Composition - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic for Non-Arab - [3 Credit Hours]
- Communication Skills in Arabic - [3 Credit Hours]
B: The Natural sciences
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Natural Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Sustainable Energy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Environmental Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Physics - [3 Credit Hours]
C: The social or behavioral sciences
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below
- General Psychology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Social Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Political Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Sociology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Anthropology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Geography - [3 Credit Hours]
- Human Rights - [3 Credit Hours]
D: Information Technology or Quantitative
The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below
- General Mathematics - [3 Credit Hours]
- General Statistics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Intro To Computer System - [3 Credit Hours]
- Math for Business - [3 Credit Hours]
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Contemporary Arab Art - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Philosophy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Middle East History - [3 Credit Hours]
- World History - [3 Credit Hours]
- American Literature - [3 Credit Hours]
- History of Islamic Art - [3 Credit Hours]
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Islamic Culture - [3 Credit Hours]
- Islamic Civilization - [3 Credit Hours]
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- UAE and GCC Society - [3 Credit Hours]
Core Course
- Color Theory and Practice - [3 Credit Hours]
- Basic Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Fundamentals of Graphic Illustration and Digital Imaging - [3 Credit Hours]
- Drawing - [3 Credit Hours]
- Design Thinking - [3 Credit Hours]
- Art History I - [3 Credit Hours]
- Art History II - [3 Credit Hours]
- 3D Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Collaborative Design Studio - [3 Credit Hours]
- Pre-Internship - [0 Credit Hours]
- Internship - [3 Credit Hours]
Specialization Course
- Typography I - [6 Credit Hours]
- Life Drawing - [3 Credit Hours]
- History of Graphic Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Graphic Design I - [6 Credit Hours]
- Typography II - [3 Credit Hours]
- Communication Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Graphic Design II - [6 Credit Hours]
- Information Design - [3 Credit Hours]
- Graphic Design III - [6 Credit Hours]
- Desktop Publishing - [6 Credit Hours]
- Capstone Graduation Project - [6 Credit Hours]
- Special Topics - [3 Credit Hours]
Free Electives
3 Courses | 9 credit hours
Based on Interest
- Media & Mass Communication Courses
- Education Courses
- Business Administration Courses
- Security & Global Studies Courses
- Information Technology Courses
- Computer Sciences Courses
Support Field of Study
- Fashion Design Courses
- Animation Courses
- Interior Design Courses
Attendance
Student builds the schedule based on available offered courses in the registered semester
| Weekday Morning Classes | Weekday Evening Classes |
| Sunday - Tuesday | Between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday - Wednesday | Between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Sunday - Tuesday | Between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday - Wednesday | Between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Program Outcome
- Demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge in fashion design concepts and processes using industry terminology.
- Integrate knowledge and relevant technologies, techniques, and equipment to achieve innovative design solutions.
- Apply trend research, design aesthetics, and creative skills per industry standards.
- Produce a satisfactory body of creative work appropriate for a professional position in the fashion industry.
- Appraise fashion design practices, ethical and social responsibilities in regional and global contexts.