2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | 20263
Art & Design (Technology, Art, & Design)
Programs
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Art, B.F.A.
major
Illustration Emphasis -
Art, B.F.A.
major
Studio Arts Emphasis -
Computer Science, B.S.
major
3d and Ux Emphasis -
Computer Science, B.S.
major
Web and Ux Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Creativity & Innovation Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Graphic Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Event Planning & Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Exhibit & Experience Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Digital Illustration & Animation Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Interactive Multimedia Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Computer Science and Design Emphasis -
Project Management, B.S.
major
Event Planning & Management Emphasis -
Visual Arts Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) - Art minor
- Design minor
- Event Design minor
- Event Planning minor
- Interactive Multimedia Design minor
- Maker Space Technology minor
- Technology, Art & Design minor
- 2-D Art & Design Technology cert
- 3-D Art & Design Technology cert
- Educational Technology cert
- Maker Space Technology cert
- Making Money As A Maker cert
Technology, Art & Design
Programs
- Applied Engineering, B.A.S. major
- Applied Management, B.A.S. major
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Art, B.F.A.
major
Illustration Emphasis -
Art, B.F.A.
major
Studio Arts Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Creativity & Innovation Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Graphic Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Event Planning & Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Exhibit & Experience Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Digital Illustration & Animation Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Interactive Multimedia Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Computer Science and Design Emphasis - Engineering Technology, B.S. major
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Project Management, B.A.S.
major
Construction and Facility Management Emphasis -
Project Management, B.A.S.
major
Operations Management Emphasis -
Project Management, B.S.
major
Construction and Facility Management Emphasis -
Project Management, B.S.
major
Operations Management Emphasis -
Project Management, B.S.
major
Event Planning & Management Emphasis -
Visual Arts Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) - Art minor
- Design minor
- Engineering Technology minor
- Event Design minor
- Event Planning minor
- Interactive Multimedia Design minor
- Logistics and Supply Chain Technology minor
- Maker Space Technology minor
- Project Management minor
- Technology, Art & Design minor
- 2-D Art & Design Technology cert
- 3-D Art & Design Technology cert
- Career & Technical Education Core cert
- Educational Technology cert
- Lean Six Sigma cert
- Maker Space Technology cert
- Making Money As A Maker cert
- Technology Manager cert
Design, B.S.
major
Creativity & Innovation Emphasis
A total of 120 semester credits are needed for the Design, Creativity & Innovation emphasis B.S. degree and include the following:
- 40 upper division credits (level 3000/4000)
- 78 required major core credits
- Completion of Core Curriculum credits (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum [MnTC] Goal Areas 1-10) - required for all baccalaureate degrees
- Completion of BSU Focus and Nisidotaading Course Requirements
Multiple Credentials
Any additional major, minor or certificate in a degree must have at least 6 credits of course work not used to meet the requirements of another major, minor or certificate in the degree.
Required Credits: 78
Required GPA: 2.00
A maximum of 18 Creativity and Innovation elective credits may be used towards any additional major. A maximum of 9 Creativity and Innovation credits may be used towards any additional minor or certificate.
Required TAD Core Courses
Complete the following courses:
- TADD 1100 Orientation to Technology, Art, and Design (2 credits)
- TADD 1200 Two-Dimensional Visual Foundations (2 credits)
- TADD 1300 Three-Dimensional Visual Foundations (2 credits)
- TADD 1400 The Art of Napkin Sketching (2 credits)
- TADD 1500 Adobe Illustrator (2 credits)
- TADD 1550 Adobe Photoshop (2 credits)
- TADD 1600 Fundamentals of Digital Photography (2 credits)
- TADD 1800 Creativity in Action (2 credits)
- TADD 2310 Artificial Intelligence for Art & Design (2 credits)
- TADD 3000 Presentation Planning, Design, and Delivery (3 credits)
- TADD 3090 Leadership in Creative Industries (2 credits)
- TADD 3360 History of Contemporary Art & Design: 1945-Present (3 credits)
Creativity & Innovation
Complete the following course:
- TADD 3030 Creativity & Innovation Proposal (0 credit)
Once students successfully complete the TAD Common Core
(26 credits), they must work with their academic
advisor to build their educational plan. To earn the
Creativity and Innovation emphasis, this educational
plan must consist of an additional 52 credits mutually
agreed upon from the School of Technology, Art &
Design (TADD,TADT,COMM,MASC,CS)
Remaining 52 credits may include any courses offered
by the School of Technology, Art & Design
Program Learning Outcomes | Design, B.S.
1. Students will communicate effectively in oral, written and visual forms.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in diverse cultural and historical perspectives and apply them to their art and design practice.
3. Students will develop and demonstrate competence in implementing art and/or design principles.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to implement the creative process independently and/or interdependently.
5. Students will exhibit the ability to seek, give and accept constructive criticism.