Updated 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | 20265
Art & Design (Technology, Art, & Design)
Programs
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Art and Communications Technology In Cte, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Art, B.F.A.
major
Illustration Emphasis -
Art, B.F.A.
major
Studio Arts Emphasis -
Computer Science, B.S.
major
Web and Ux Emphasis -
Computer Science, B.S.
major
3d and Ux Emphasis -
Construction Careers In Cte, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Design, B.S.
major
Creativity & Innovation Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Interactive Multimedia Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Graphic Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Event Planning & Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Digital Illustration & Animation Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Exhibit & Experience 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 and Communications Technology In Cte, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Art, B.F.A.
major
Illustration Emphasis -
Art, B.F.A.
major
Studio Arts Emphasis -
Construction Careers In Cte, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Design, B.S.
major
Creativity & Innovation Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Interactive Multimedia Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Graphic Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Event Planning & Design Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Digital Illustration & Animation Emphasis -
Design, B.S.
major
Exhibit & Experience 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
Event Planning & Management Emphasis -
Project Management, B.S.
major
Construction and Facility Management Emphasis -
Project Management, B.S.
major
Operations 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
Art, B.F.A.
major
Illustration Emphasis
A total of 120 semester credits are needed for the Art, Illustration emphasis B.F.A. 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
Dual Degrees
Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 credits above the required 120 credits.
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.
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
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)
Art & Design Core
Complete the following courses:
- TADD 1150 Drawing Fundamentals (2 credits)
- TADD 2100 History, Philosophy, and Application of Color (3 credits)
- TADD 2300 Introduction to Typography (2 credits)
- TADD 3350 History of Modern Art & Design: 1820-1945 (3 credits)
2D Core
Complete the following courses:
- TADD 2200 Introduction to Graphic Design (2 credits)
- TADD 2550 Adobe InDesign (2 credits)
- TADD 3020 Typography: Hand Lettering (2 credits)
ILLUSTRATION EMPHASIS
Illustration Core
Complete the following courses:
- ARTH 2551 Art History Survey I (4 credits)
- ARTH 2552 Art History Survey II (4 credits)
- TADD 2670 Painting (4 credits)
- TADD 3100 Digital Illustration: Vector Art (2 credits)
- TADD 3140 Figure Illustration (2 credits)
- TADD 3160 Spatial Illustration (2 credits)
- TADD 3180 Digital Painting: Raster Art (2 credits)
- TADD 3340 Branding & Identity Design (2 credits)
- TADD 3460 Printmaking: Traditional (2 credits)
- TADD 3470 Printmaking: Experimental (2 credits)
- TADD 3899 Junior Culmination (2 credits)
- TADD 4120 Illustrative Storytelling (2 credits)
- TADD 4190 Animated Illustration (2 credits)
- TADD 4867 Advanced Studio Practice (2 credits)
- TADD 4880 Advanced Illustration (2 credits)
- TADD 4897 Senior Exhibition (0 credit)