Apr 19, 2024  
2023-24 Catalog 
    
2023-24 Catalog

Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design


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Learning Outcomes


This degree will integrate the threads of design philosophy, design technique and equitable design for a global community. The bachelor’s degree provides the foundation for students to integrate their design skills and apply their AAS degree toward a deeper level of design expertise with opportunities to collaborate and present ideas using a higher level of creative thinking.

Upon completion of the BAS in Integrated Design, students will be able to:

  • Articulate, research and conceptualize multiple solutions to any design problem.
  • Communicate design intent, clearly and competently, in their work, their speech and their writing.
  • Convert abstract design requirements into original and creative design work.
  • Integrate the use of technology seamlessly into the design process.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership, group and collaborative skills to work across disciplines in successfully implementing a design.

Program Eligibility


To qualify for admission to Highline’s BAS Integrated Design Program, eligible applicants must have:

  • Completed a regionally accredited AAS degree (or its equivalent), in one of the following Design, Art or related fields.
  • Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Accumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Application Process


To be considered for the bachelor of applied science program prospective students must submit the following:

  • Complete Highline bachelor application form
  • Students who have completed related Associates degree. Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Official Transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Portfolio of work. See website for requirements.

Requirements


Please contact BAS Faculty Coordinator for most updated information

Students must have a total of 60 credits of general education to be awarded the BAS degree

Course Prerequisite


Prerequisites if not part of your Associates Degree

  • Art 101 Two Dimensional Design
  • VICOM 105 Intro to Design Graphics or VICOM 165 InDesign Layout
  • 5 credits in any of the following: DRAFT, INT D, MMD and VICOM (Drafting Design, Interior Design, Multimedia Design, and Visual Communications).

General Education Requirements (50 credits)


Communications Requirement (10 credits)


Quantitative Skill Requirement (5 credits)


  • Any Math above 100

Humanities Requirement (5 credits)


Social Science Requirement (5 credits)


5 credits of any course that meets the Social Science Distribution

Natural Science Requirement (5 credits)


  • 5 credits of natural science lab

Additional General Education Requirement (20 credits)


15 credits of any transfer elective classes and

Additional Program Specific Classes (70 credits)


Associate Degree/Related Credits (60 credits)


Up to 60 Applicable credits from an associate of applied science degree issued by a regionally accredited institution. Transfer associate degree credits from a regionally accredited institution may be applied to general education requirements if applicable.

Total Program Credits: 180 Credits


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