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Department of Design

DESIGN OVERVIEW


The Department of Design prepares visual communicators for careers in a broad range of creative disciplines including animation, graphic design, illustration, photography and other related fields. Students learn to solve complex visual problems and communicate narratives across a wide array of mediums and technologies.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND DEGREES


Majors:

*All Design majors are limited enrollment.

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MAJOR SNIPPETS

Watch a brief introductory video for:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

  • Pre-major and pre-BFA students may schedule one informal portfolio appointment with any faculty member during his/her office hours to receive guidance regarding their portfolio prior to applying.

  • All students are encouraged to apply for department talent awards and other scholarships. For more information on Design Department scholarships, please see https://designdept.byu.edu/department-scholarships

  • Students can access their progress report through MYMAP by clicking on the 'My Progress Report' tab.

  • Submit a request through the Change Major link on the MyMap page.

  • Equipment requirements for each program can be found on the individual program MAPs (Major Academic Plans) in the catalog.

  • BFA or BA major students should contact the appropriate faculty member as listed below for major specific substitution or transfer equivalency requests.

    • Animation: Sam Nielson (sam.nielson@byu.edu)
    • Graphic Design: Linda Reynolds (lindareynolds@byu.edu)
    • Illustration: Justin Kunz (justin.kunz@byu.edu)
    • Industrial Design: David Morgan (dcmorgan@byu.edu)
    • Photo- & Lens- Based Design: Paul Adams (paulfkcc@hotmail.com).
    • BA in Design: Student’s assigned faculty mentor

    For General Education course substitutions visit gesub.byu.edu.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING OUR OFFICE AT 801-422-3777