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Design Technology Program
The Design Technology program has an Advisory Board whose role is to review program /curriculum issues, report trends in employment requirements and discuss the impact of future design and communication technologies. The Design Technology Advisory Board has membership that includes over 45 regional, national and international design related companies from across the United States. With the Advisory Board’s professional insight, the foundation of the curriculum continues to balance an understanding of functional design with the recognition of industry standards. Coursework production assignments mirror real-world design and production requirements. From the beginning, students are involved in the production management aspects of design. Through production logs, students document the time involved in each step of their design and production processes and “price out” every production assignment be better understand “designing within a time frame and a budget.” Students also serve a hands-on internship with the industry with many internships leading to permanent positions after graduation. There are four options for specializations within Design Technology: Digital Design/Print, Digital Design/Electronic, Exhibit Design and Model Design. Bemidji State University is recognized as the only university in the United States with a 4-year degree in with an emphasis in Exhibit Design and Model Design. Click on the buttons below to gain a better understanding of each area of specialization. For students transferring from a MnSCU Community and/or Technical College with a Associate degree in a related design field, you may be eligible for an articulated transfer into the Design Technology program. Click the button below to see if your program is eligible and how the credits transfer. |
Design Technology at Bemidji State University is a unique applied design program that integrates the excitement of design and illustration with the knowledge and control of digital imaging technology and production. Design Technology is an innovative interdisciplinary program integrating Visual Arts, Technological Studies and Mass Communication courses. All Design Technology majors must maintain a 2.75 overall GPA to continue to register for program related courses.